DTC P0601:00

PCM memory check sum error

DETECTION CONDITION

• PCM internal memory check sum error.

Diagnostic support note

• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).

• The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

• FREEZE FRAME DATA/Snapshot data is available.

• DTC is stored in the PCM memory.

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

• Restricts the upper limit of the engine speed.

• Stops the drive-by-wire control (throttle valve is open at approx. 8 ° by return spring force).

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• PCM connector or terminals malfunction

• PCM malfunction

• PCM internal memory malfunction

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

Not applicable

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

NOTE:

• Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.

• Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA/snapshot data on the repair order.

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Go to the next step.

2

• Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.

• Is any related repair information available?

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.

• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

3

• Switch the ignition off.

• Disconnect the PCM connector.

• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).

• Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

4

• Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.

• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

• Perform the KOEO or KOER self test.

  (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

• Is the same DTC present?

Yes

Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.

(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

No

Go to the next step.

5

• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.

  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.