DTC P0685 - ECM/Pcm Power Relay Control Circuit/Open

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0685 - ECM/Pcm Power Relay Control Circuit/Open
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P0685 - ECM/PCM POWER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN

Description:  This DTC sets when the ISP-R circuit indicates the ignition 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: 
  • PCMRC circuit open
  • PCMRC circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged PCM power relay
Diagnostic Aids: 
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST AJ .
RENDER: 1.0x

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