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DTC P0606: ECM Processor Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  5. Wait 40 seconds.
  6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0606 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 7.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  7. Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software (see ECM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good ECM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM ).
  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Wait 40 seconds.
  11. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0606 indicated? 

    YES  -If the ECM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM ), then go to step  8. If the ECM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -If the ECM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM was substituted, replace the original ECM (see ECM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.