P0687
ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit High
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
- Monitor the relay control voltage live
- Trace the circuit for a short to power
- Test the relay for sticking
- Check charging voltage
- Remove stray add on wiring and replace the relay
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.