Dtc P0601 Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
REPLACE ECM
DTC 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 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.DTC No.
| DTC Detection Conditions
| Trouble Areas
|
P0601
| ECM internal error (1 trip detection logic)
| ECM
|
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs
| P0601: ECM check sum error
|
Required Sensors/Components (Main)
| ECM
|
Required Sensors/Components (Related)
| -
|
Frequency of Operation
| Continuous
|
Duration
| 135 seconds
|
MIL Operation
| Immediate
|
Sequence of Operation
| None
|
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present
| None
|
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation) (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000PDK0ZAX.html).
- Turn the Techstream off.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the Techstream.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 1 minute.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Wait 5 minutes or more.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- 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.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0601.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Techstream Display
| Description
|
NORMAL
| - DTC judgment completed
- System normal
|
ABNORMAL
| - DTC judgment completed
- System abnormal
|
INCOMPLETE
| - DTC judgment not completed
- Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
|
N/A
| - Unable to perform DTC judgment
- Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
|
- HINT:
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000PDK0ZAX.html).
- 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 be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
Replace the ECM (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000001CN0030X.html).