Constant battery voltage is applied in one wire and ground to the other. This type or relay usually uses five-wire design. It’s a contact type relay activated with a signal wire from the ignition switch. The PCM (powertrain control module, also known as ECM or engine control module in other vehicle makes) comes with a power relay that provides battery voltage safely to the right PCM circuits. Specifications on the definition, troubleshooting, and repairs, of course, vary from one make and model to another.
Ecm relay code#
Some of the most common brands that come up with this code include Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, etc. This code is a generic trouble code, meaning it applies to all vehicles equipped with the OBD-II system, especially those made since 1996 up to present. All information on this site is protected by copyright.Error Code P068A is defined as ECM/PCM Power Relay De-Energized Performance – Too Early. It is not intended to be used as a repair recommendation and we are not responsible for any action you take on any vehicle. This information is provided for informational purposes only. If you still need help regarding DTC P068A, post a question in the comments below this article. When this happened again, I tested without shutdown via ODB II and the following error codes were shown: U0415, P0700, P068A, P0771, P.