P0685 - Electronic Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Power Relay Control Circuit/Open

2007 Ford Crown Victoria LX, 4.6 WSECTION P0685 - Electronic Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Power Relay Control Circuit/Open
P0685 - ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) POWER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN

Description:  This DTC sets when the ignition switch position run (ISP-R) circuit indicates the key is in the OFF, ACC, or LOCK position, and the amount of time the PCM remains powered through the PCM power relay exceeds a predetermined amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • PCM relay control (PCMRC) circuit short to ground in the harness
  • Damaged PCM power relay
Diagnostic Aids:  Ability to communicate with the PCM when the key is in the OFF, ACC, or LOCK position indicates a hard fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All refer to PINPOINT TEST B .
RENDER: 1.0x

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