P0685 on HONDA ACCORD
What P0685 Means on Your HONDA ACCORD
Real HONDA ACCORD Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"First of all i'm really surprised to find out that honda does not have a recall for the a pcm - ecm power relay. this should be a safety issue. basically while driving my car if i have the heat on the vehicle will turn off when i slow down or come to a stop."
"Check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0685 on HONDA ACCORD
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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