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Diagnostic reference · P0687

P0687

ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit High

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0687 means ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0687, the relay sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0687 reports a fault at the relay.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage in the relay control circuit
  • A stuck power relay
  • Corroded relay wiring
  • Overvoltage from the charging system
  • Aftermarket wiring tied into the circuit

What to do next

  1. Monitor the relay control voltage live
  2. Trace the circuit for a short to power
  3. Test the relay for sticking
  4. Check charging voltage
  5. Remove stray add on wiring and replace the relay
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.