DTC P068A - ECM/Pcm Power Relay De-Energized - Too Early

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION DTC P068A - ECM/Pcm Power Relay De-Energized - Too Early
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P068A - ECM/PCM POWER RELAY DE-ENERGIZED - TOO EARLY

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM power relay is de-energized too early.
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

NO RELATED

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