DTC P0602 Control Module Not Programmed

Circuit Description

This DTC indicates that the PCMs internal EEPROM is not flashed with any vehicle software. If you install a service PCM and do not flash the EEPROM, the engine will not run. This DTC indicates that an un-flashed PCM causes the engine cranks but will not run situation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is in the run position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

No software data is present in the PCM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. If the flashing routine fails, verify that the equipment used is functioning properly and that all cable connections are clean and tight. Also, make sure that the software you download is correct for the PCM being flashed. If everything tests out OK, and a second attempt fails, the PCM is faulty.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Flash the PCM with the correct software. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming . Does DTC P0602 reset?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. Verify that the equipment being used is functioning properly and that all the cable connections are clean and tight.
  2. Attempt to flash the PCM again.

Does DTC P0602 reset?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Important

Program the replacement PCM. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming .

Replace the PCM. Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Clear DTC Information option using the scan tool.
  2. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
  3. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Specific DTC option, then enter the DTC number using the scan tool.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text, if applicable.

Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 2

6

Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to the applicable DTC table

System OK