For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0610 : Control Module Vehicle Options IncorrectCircuit/System Description
This diagnostic verifies that the engine control module (ECM) is programmed for the correct vehicle options.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects that programming for vehicle options is incorrect.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0610 is a Type A DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0610 is a Type A DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- View the stored DTCs with a scan tool. DTC P0610 should not be current.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Program the ECM. Refer to Control Module References.
- Clear DTCs with a scan tool.
- Ignition OFF, allow the ECM to completely power down.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running and Setting DTC P0610.
- Verify with a scan tool that DTC P0610 has run and passed.
| ⇒ | If DTC P0610 does not pass, replace the ECM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair VerificationDiagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
