Circuit Description
The internal fault detection is handled inside the transmission control module (TCM). No external circuits are involved.
DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
| • | 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) |
Conditions for Running the DTC
The TCM runs the program to detect an internal fault when the engine is running. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This program runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM has detected an internal malfunction.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The TCM turns off power to all solenoids. |
| • | The transmission will operate in fifth gear if the vehicle has successfully completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle, the transmission will operate in fourth gear. |
| • | The TCM commands maximum line pressure. |
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | Powertrain braking is disabled. |
| • | The TCC is disabled. |
| • | At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records. |
| • | At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0601, P0602, P0603 or P0604 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The ECM turns off the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM. |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
Is DTC P0602 set? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |
3 | Program the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, set-up and programming. Does DTC P0602 reset? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, set-up and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 5 | -- |
5 | Perform the following in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 2 |
6 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTC's that you have not diagnosed? | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
