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P0685 ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit/Open

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

What P0685 means

P0685
ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit/Open Generic · battery Data confidence 90%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the ECM/PCM Power Relay Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECM/PCM power relay

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0685

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

685

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0685

What does P0685 mean?

ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit/Open. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the ECM/PCM Power Relay Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.

Is P0685 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0685 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0685 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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