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DTC P0606 Non Europeor N American Emissions

Circuit Description

The watchdog is a monitoring algorithm within the engine control module (ECM). The external watchdog will be triggered. If the external watchdog does not run out after 30 milliseconds then the fault will be detected.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The system voltage is too high or too low.
    • The transaxle input voltage is too high or too low.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The hold lamp will blink.
    • The transmission control module (TCM) will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R, and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

Conditions for Clearing the Hold Lamp/DTC

    • A hold lamp will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC P0606 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be the TCM.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Automatic Transmission?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool display DTC P1606?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Inspect the EF30 or F10 fuse for an open.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the fuse as necessary.

Is the action complete?

System OK

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5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) wiring connector.
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for a short to battery between the fuses EF30 and F10 and the TCM terminals B3, C15, or C16.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the wiring harness for an open between the fuses EF30 and F10 and the TCM terminals B3, C15, or C16.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the wiring harness for an open or a short to ground between the TCM terminals B12 or B13 and G103.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect the wiring harness for a short to power between terminals B12 or B13 and G103.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Step 10

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10

  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Road test the vehicle within the Conditions for Setting the DTC as specified in the text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has run and passed?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 2

11

Check if any DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

System OK

DTC P0606 Europe and N American Emissions

Circuit Description

The watchdog is a monitoring algorithm within the engine control module (ECM). The external watchdog will be triggered. If the external watchdog does not run out after 30 milliseconds then the fault will be detected.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The system voltage is too high or too low.
    • The transaxle input voltage is too high or too low.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
    • The transmission control module (TCM) will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control. Possible P, R, and N also possible.
    • Power supply cut off to the PCS valve.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • A MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC P0606 sets, the possible cause of the fault could be the TCM.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Automatic Transmission?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool display DTC P1606?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Inspect the EF30 or F10 fuse for an open.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the fuse as necessary.

Is the action complete?

System OK

--

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) wiring connector.
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for a short to battery between the fuses EF30 and F10 and the TCM terminals B3, C15, or C16.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the wiring harness for an open between the fuses EF30 and F10 and the TCM terminals B3, C15, or C16.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect the wiring harness for an open or a short to ground between the TCM terminals B12 or B13 and G103.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect the wiring harness for a short to power between terminals B12 or B13 and G103.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Step 10

--

10

  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Road test the vehicle within the Conditions for Setting the DTC as specified in the text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has run and passed?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 2

11

Check if any DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

System OK