P0601

Diagnostic Chart:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The PCM uses an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) to house the program information and the calibrations required for the engine, the transmission, and the powertrain diagnostics operation. The PCM uses a value called a checksum for error detection of the software. The checksum is a value that is equal to all the numbers in the software added together. The PCM adds all the values in the software. If that value does not equal the checksum value, a checksum error is indicated.


CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

The PCM detects more than 3 incorrect checksums.


ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.

^ The PCM attempts to record the operating conditions at the time this failure is detected; however, since this is an internal PCM failure, this information may or may not be reliable. The Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers store this information.

^ A history DTC is stored.


CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

^ The MIL will turn off after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.

^ A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.

^ A scan tool can clear the DTCs.


TEST DESCRIPTION

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the malfunction occurred. The information is then stored on the scan tool for later reference.

2. Replacement PCMs must be reprogrammed and the crankshaft position system variation procedure must be performed. Refer to the latest Techline information for PCM reprogramming and also refer to the Crankshaft Position (CKP) System Variation Learn Procedure for the Crankshaft Position System Variation Procedure.