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P0603

DTC P0603: EEPROM Malfunction

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- ECM stored the information such as the idle learned value and so on in the memory of ECM.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
To check whether the information such as the idle learned value and so on is stored in the memory of ECM.

MONITOR EXECUTION
Once per driving cycle

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
- Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
- Not applicable

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart


Logic Flow Chart:






Check Condition
- Ignition switch is "ON" position.

Judgement Criterion
- The latest data that was flashed while the ignition switch was in "LOCK" (OFF) position are not stored correctly.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
- None

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
None.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC)







CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is DTC P0603 set?

YES : Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the ID code.

NO : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.