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DTC P0685: PCM Power Control Circuit/Internal Circuit Malfunction (2014-15)

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0685 PCM Power Control Circuit/Internal Circuit Malfunction      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine, and let it idle for 30 seconds.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0685 PCM Power Control Circuit/Internal Circuit Malfunction      

    Is DTC P0685 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2014-15) .

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check the following items, if the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot:

    • PGM-FI main relay 1
    • PGM-FI main fuse
    • Poor connections or loose terminals between the PCM and the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • Poor or loose PCM ground terminals and connections
    • Poor or loose 12 volt battery cables and connections
    • Check the 12 volt battery