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DTC P0685: PCM Power Control Circuit/Internal Circuit Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ).
  • If the problem does not return after clearing the DTC, or if this DTC is stored intermittently, check for loose terminals at the IGP line connectors before you replace the PCM.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0685 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step 4.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

  4. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATING AND SUBSTITUTION FOR TESTING ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0685 indicated? 

    YES  - If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT  ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.