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DTC P0685, P0686, or P0687 - Without FX3

The engine controls ignition relay or main relay, is controlled by the engine control module (ECM) depending upon input from the ignition switch. Battery positive voltage is supplied to the relay coil and switch. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the ECM will provide ground on the control circuit of the relay using a low side driver. This will allow voltage through the relay switch contacts to the components. The ECM monitors the voltage level on the control circuit of the relay.

P0686

The ECM detects a short circuit to ground or an open/high resistance on the main relay control circuit.

P0687

The ECM detects a short circuit to voltage on the main relay control circuit.

DTC P0686 and P0687 are Type A DTCs.

DTC P0686 and P0687 are Type A DTCs.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics : Siemens ECM - LPG with LCP → Siemens ECM - Gas without FX3 or LCP → Delphi ECM - FX3

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Note: If You were sent here from Engine Cranks But Does Not Run proceed to Circuit/System Testing.

1. Ignition ON, verify that the DTC P0686 or P0687 is not set.
2. Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON. You should hear and feel an audible click from the Ignition main relay. Repeat as necessary in order to verify Ignition main relay operation.
3. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR73 Ignition Main Relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the relay coil B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the relay coil B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the relay coil control circuit terminal 86 and the relay coil B+ circuit terminal 85.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay coil control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

4. Ignition ON, verify the test lamp turns ON.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the relay coil control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

Note: The relay controlled output circuit is between the Ignition main relay and the ECM. The relay controlled output is a feedback circuit.

5. Connect a 15A fused jumper wire between the relay switch B+ circuit terminal 30 and the relay controlled output circuit terminal 87.
6. Attempt to start the engine. The engine should start.

⇒	If the engine does not start, test the relay controlled output circuit between the Ignition main relay and the ECM for a short circuit to ground or for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

⇒	If all circuits test normal, test or replace the KR73 Ignition Main Relay.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR73 Ignition Main Relay.
2. Test for 70-110 Ω of resistance between terminals 85 and 86.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the KR73 Ignition Main Relay.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:

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30 and 86

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30 and 87

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30 and 85

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85 and 87

⇒	If not the specified range, replace the relay.

4. Install a 20A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ω of resistance between terminals 30 and 87.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.