P0601

Diagnostic Chart:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The control module Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) contains data which is essential to the operation of the engine and the transmission. When the ignition is turned ON, the values in all of the PROM memory locations are added together and compared to a calibrated checksum number. This test determines if any address locations have become corrupt.

Since this diagnostic pertains to an internal VCM diagnostic check, no wiring schematic is required.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The ignition switch is in the START position or in the RUN position

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The VCM is unable to correctly read data from the flash memory.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) the first time the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module will set the DTC and records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores the failure information in the scan tools Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL OR DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed.
^ A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Replace the VCM even if this DTC exists only in history.

An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
^ A poor connection
^ Rubbed through wire insulation
^ A broken wire inside the insulation

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Diagrams.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Replace the VCM even if this DTC exists only in history.