DTC P0601. Cadillac CTS

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0601

Circuit Description

A normal function of the transmission control module (TCM) is to perform an internal test that verifies the integrity of the ROM memory allocation. This diagnostic detects faults in the allocation of flash memory that contain the program and calibration by comparing a calculated checksum with a stored checksum. When the TCM detects that the calculated checksum is different from the stored checksum, DTC P0601 sets. DTC P0601 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running The DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting The DTC

The TCM EEPROM checksums do not match.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive drive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

•	The TCM turns off power to all solenoids. When the solenoids are off the following conditions occur:

The transmission will operate in fifth gear if the vehicle has successfully completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle, the transmission will operate in fourth gear. If the transmission is operating in fifth gear, fourth gear may be obtained if the engine is stopped briefly and started again.

-	The line pressure is at maximum, and updates to the transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) memory cells are discontinued.

-	Powertrain braking is disabled.

-	The TCC is disabled.

•	At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record.

•	At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame.

•	The TCM stores DTC P0601 in TCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the sixth consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request.

•	A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.

•	The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	The TCM cancels the default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC P0601 may set as a result of TCM reprogramming.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

This step eliminates the TCM software as a possible cause of the DTC. If the DTC continues to set after reprogramming, the fault is in the TCM hardware.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L

Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

Important:

•	Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the ECM Freeze Frame and the TCM Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the ECM and the TCM.