Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P062F: Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error






General Description
The engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) is equipped with a keep alive memory (KAM). The data (control learn data, etc.) for powertrain control and information (vehicle identification number (VIN), etc.) related to the vehicle control is stored in the KAM, so that it can be maintained even when power is not supplied to the ECM/PCM, such as when the battery is disconnected. When power is restored to the ECM/PCM, the CPU retrieves the stored information from the KAM, but when the data retrieval process is not finished normally, the ECM/PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC. The CPU writes data to the KAM from the CPU: Control related data is written when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II) or the engine start/stop button is pressed to select the ON mode, and vehicle information when commanded from the HDS. If the data writing process is not completed normally, the ECM/PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






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Malfunction Threshold
A malfunction is detected whenever the keep alive data retrieval and writing process is not completed normally.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the ECM/PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.