Circuit Description
The PCM uses an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) to house the program information and the calibrations required for the engine, the transmission, and the powertrain diagnostics operation. The PCM uses a value called a checksum for error detection of the software. The checksum is a value that is equal to all the numbers in the software added together. The PCM adds all the values in the software. If that value does not equal the checksum value, a checksum error is indicated.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects more than 3 incorrect checksums.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates. |
| • | The PCM attempts to record the operating conditions at the time this failure is detected; however, since this is an internal PCM failure, this information may or may not be reliable. The Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers store this information. |
| • | A history DTC is stored. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will turn OFF after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault. |
| • | Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs. |
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the malfunction occurred. The information is then stored on the scan tool for later reference.
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Replacement PCMs must be reprogrammed and the crankshaft position system variation procedure must be performed. Refer to the latest Techline information for PCM reprogramming and also refer to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) for the Crankshaft Position System Variation Procedure.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to | ||
Replace the PCM. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
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Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has ran and passed? | -- | ||
4 | Check if any additional DTCs are set. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to applicable DTC table | System OK |
