P0601

2ZR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: P0601: Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
P0601 - Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM continuously monitors its own internal memory status, internal circuits, and output signals transmitted to the throttle actuator. This self-check insures that the ECM is functioning properly. If any malfunction is detected, the ECM sets the appropriate DTC and illuminates the MIL.

The ECM memory status is diagnosed by internal mirroring of the CPU to detect Random Access Memory (RAM) error. The CPU also perform continuous mutual monitoring. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC if: 1) outputs from the CPU is different or deviate from the standards, 2) the signals sent to the throttle actuator deviate from the standards, 3) a malfunction is found in the throttle actuator supply voltage, and 4) any other ECM malfunction is found.





MONITOR STRATEGY





TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS





TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS





CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.

3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

4. Turn the Techstream off.

5. Turn the ignition switch off.

6. Disconnect the Techstream.

7. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 1 minute.

8. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

9. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.

11. Wait 5 minutes or more.

12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

13. Read the pending DTCs.

HINT
* If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

14. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

15. Input the DTC: P0601.

16. Check the DTC judgment result.





HINT
* If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
* If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

17. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
* If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
* If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1. REPLACE ECM

(a) Replace the ECM Removal.

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