Hino P0686 Fault Code: ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit High
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The main relay supplies power from the battery to the ECU
DESCRIPTION OF MALFUNCTION
The main relay cannot be turned OFF
DTC SET CONDITION
DTC Detection Condition:
- Battery voltage is in the range of 10V to 16V
Judgment Criteria:
- With the main relay in OFF position, 8 V or higher power supply voltage remains for 60 seconds
RESET CONDITION
- After normal operation is restored and the starter switch is on the “LOCK” position
INDICATION, WARNING OR SYSTEM CONTROL REGULATION WHEN THE DTC IS SET
- MIL: ON
- SVS light: OFF
SYMPTONS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DTC IS SET
Symptoms on the Vehicle Due to Malfunction:
- Battery is depleted
PRE-INSPECTION WORK
Check that the battery voltage is in the normal range
AFTER-INSPECTION WORK
- Clear all past DTC.
- Check that no DTC is detected after test drive
POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Harness disconnection or short-circuit
- Looseness or poor contact of connector
- Main relay failure.
- Engine ECU failure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
Step 1: Inspect the main relay
Check the connection of the main relay (fuse and inside relay block B), (Looseness or poorcontact)
Were any failures found?
| Yes | Connect securely, repair if needed. Clear all past DTCs. Check that no DTC is detected after test drive |
| No | Go to Step 2 |
Step 2: Inspect the main relay unit
- Set the starter switch to the “LOCK” position
- Disconnect the main relay
- Use the electrical tester to measure the resistance between the terminals of the main relay
| TESTER CONNECTIONS | STANDARD VALUES |
| Main relay terminals | 1 in the figure: 167 Ω
2 in the figure: ∞ Ω |
Do the measurements meet the standard value?
| Yes | Go to Step 3 |
| No | Repair or replace replay. Clear all past DTCs. Check that no DTC is detected after test drive. |
Step 3: Inspect the main relay power supply circuit
- Set the starter switch to the “ON” position
- Use the electrical tester to measure the voltage between each terminal in the main relay vehicle side connector (fuse and inside relay block B) and ground
| MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS | TESTER CONNECTIONS | STANDARD VALUES |
| Starter switch: ON | Main relay vehicle-side connector
B – Ground S+ – Ground |
10V or more |
Do the measurements meet the standard value?
| Yes | Go to Step 4 |
| No | Repair or replace the main relay power supply circuit. Clear all past DTCs. Check that no DTC is detected after test drive. |
Step 4: Inspect the main relay power supply
- Set the starter switch to the “LOCK” position
- Connect the main relay
- Connect the signal check harness to the engine ECU vehicle-side harness. (Do not connect the harness to the ECU)
- Set the starter switch to the “ON” position
- Use the electrical tester to measure the voltage between the engine ECU (signal check harness) terminals and ground
| MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS | TESTER CONNECTIONS | STANDARD VALUES |
| Starter switch: ON | Engine ECU (signal check harness)
MRL1(V3) – Ground MRL2(V23) – Ground |
10V or more |
Do the measurements meet the standard value?
| Yes | Replace the engine ECU. Clear all past DTCs. Check that no DTC is detected after test drive |
| No | Repair or replace the harness. Clear all past DTCs. Check that no DTC is detected after test drive. |
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