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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH1, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMPGM-FI SYSTEMDTC TROUBLESHOOTINGDTC P0602: ECM/PCM PROGRAMMING ERROR (2005-2006 MODELS)
2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

DTC P0602: ECM/PCM Programming Error (2005-2006 models)

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION DTC P0602: ECM/PCM Programming Error (2005-2006 models)
NOTE:
  • This DTC is indicated when the ECM/PCM update is not completed.
  • Do not turn the ignition switch OFF while updating the ECM/PCM. If you turn the ignition switch OFF before completion, the ECM/PCM will be damaged.
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Do the ECM/PCM update procedure (see ECM/PCM UPDATING AND SUBSTITUTION FOR TESTING ).
  2. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0602 indicated? 

    1. YES-  Replace the original ECM/PCM (see MAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
    2. NO-  Troubleshooting is complete.
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