4T65-E - Automatic Transaxle

DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, or P062F

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provide an overview of each diagnostic category.



DTC Descriptors
DTC P0601
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) Read Only Memory (ROM)

DTC P0602
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) Not Programmed

DTC P0603
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) Long Term Memory Reset

DTC P0604
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) Random Access Memory (RAM)

DTC P062F
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) Long Term Memory Performance




Circuit/System Description

This is an internal fault detection of the TCM. This fault is handled inside the TCM and no external circuits are involved.


Conditions for Running the DTC

* The TCM runs the program to detect an internal condition at key ON. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This program runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.
* Ignition voltage is between 8.0 and 18.0 volts - DTC P062F only.



Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0601

The read only memory (ROM) test has failed 5 or more times.

P0602

The TCM has been unable to detected the start program.

P0603

The TCM has detected a memory checksum error.

P0604

The TCM random access memory (RAM) test has failed 5 or more times.

P062F

P062F The TCM has detected a non-volatile memory error during power-down.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets


P0601, P0603, P0604, and P062F
* DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, and P062F are type A DTCs.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM forces the torque converter clutch (TCC) OFF.
* The TCM inhibits TCC engagement.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM commands an immediate landing to 2nd gear.



P0602
* DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, and P062F are type A DTCs.
* The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
* The TCM forces the torque converter clutch (TCC) OFF.
* The TCM inhibits TCC engagement.
* The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
* The TCM commands an immediate landing to 2nd gear.



Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, and P062F are type A DTCs.


Diagnostic Aids

* DTC P0602 indicates the TCM is not programmed.
* When attempting to set TCM internal DTCs, let the engine run for at least 1 minute and then shut the engine off for 30 seconds. Following this procedure will allow for a complete TCM shutdown. Reprogram the TCM and retest the DTC to see if the DTC resets.



Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Description and Operation Reference

Transmission General Description (Transmission General Description)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information


Circuit/System Verification

1. Start the engine. Let the engine run for at least 1 minute.
2. Ignition OFF for at least 30 seconds to allow for the complete shutdown of the TCM.
3. Ignition ON, verify that DTC P0602 is not set.

• If DTC P0602 is set, reprogram the TCM. If the DTC resets, replace the TCM.

4. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0601, P0603, P0604, and P062F should not set.

• If a DTC resets, replace the TCM.

5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.



Repair Instructions

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


Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for TCM replacement, setup, and programming