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DTC P0685 ECM/Pcm Power Relay Control Circuit/Open: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Clear Memory Mode >  OPERATION   , and Inspection Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Inspection Mode >  PROCEDURE   .

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: Engine Electrical System Non-Turbo Model Wiring Diagram
G10409600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. CHECK ECM CONNECTOR  .

    Check the connecting condition of ECM connector.

    Is the ECM connector correctly connected?

    Yes: Go to   2  .

    No: Connect the ECM connector correctly.

  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND MAIN RELAY CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Remove the main relay.
    3. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    4. Measure the resistance between the ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B135) No. 13 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes: Go to   3  .

    No: Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and main relay connector.

  3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND MAIN RELAY CONNECTOR  .
    1. Install the main relay.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B136) No. 6 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      (B137) No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes: Repair the harness and connector.

    NOTE: In this case, repair the following item:
    • Short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM connector and main relay connector
    • Defective main relay

    No: Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.