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6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission




DTC P0601, P0603, P0604, or P062F

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

Note: DTCs P0601, P0603, P0604 or P062F could set in other control modules. Verify the DTCs are set in the transmission control module (TCM).

DTC P0601
- Control Module Read Only Memory Performance

DTC P0603
- Control Module Long Term Memory Reset

DTC P0604
- Control Module Random Access Memory Performance

DTC P062F
- Control Module Long Term Memory Performance

Circuit/System Description

This is an internal fault detection of the control solenoid valve assembly. This fault is handled inside the control solenoid valve assembly and no external circuits are involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 8.6-32 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0601

TCM has detected a read only memory (ROM) error 5 times.

P0602

TCM has not been programmed and is unable to detect the start program.

P0603

TCM has detected a non-volatile memory checksum error at TCM powerup.

P0604

TCM has detected a random access memory (RAM) test error 5 times.

P062F

TCM has detected a non-volatile memory error during power-down.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTCs P0601, P0603, P0604, and P062F are Type A DTCs.

* TCM limits the transmission to Reverse and 3rd or 5th gear operation.

* TCM commands maximum line pressure.

* TCM forces the torque converter clutch (TCC) OFF.

* TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.

* TCM commands the high side driver OFF.

* TCM inhibits Tap Up/Down function.

* TCM inhibits manual shifting of forward gears.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0601, P0603, P0604, and P062F are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics 6T70/6T75 - Automatic Transmission

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left Front

Inline Harness Connector End Views X110

Description and Operation

Transmission General Description Transmission General Description

Transmission Component and System Description Transmission Component and System Description

Electronic Component Description Electronic Component Description

Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Ignition ON.

3. Verify DTC P0601, P0603, P0604, or P062F is not set.

If any of the DTCs set
Replace the Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly.

If none of the DTCs set

4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

5. Verify the DTCs do not set.

If a DTC sets
Replace the Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly.

If no DTCs set

6. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Perform the Reset Transmission Adapts Reset Transmission Adapts any time a transmission component is serviced.

Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement Service and Repair

Control Module References Control Module References for control solenoid valve assembly replacement, setup, and programming