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PowertrainP0689

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low

24 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0689Oyster BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0689ECM/PCM strømrelé følekrets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0689Main relay out voltage low BrandPowertrain
GMP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0689Engine Controls Ignition Relay Feedback Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP0689ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0689ECM/PCM power relay sense circuit low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0689ECM Power Relay Load Circuit: (J271): Low BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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