PCM monitors errors through checksum. Every information consists of the combination of 0 and 1, checksum means summing up all values in a row. Thus, errors are recognized comparing checksum value and the memory value at PCM.
If real checksum does not accord with memory checksum, PCM sets P0601 and MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Checksum check | ● Faulty PCM |
Enable Conditions | - | |
Threshold value | ● Discordance between the real checksum and the memorized checksum | |
Diagnosis Time | ● Continuous | |
MIL On Condition | ● 1 driving cycle |