2012 Honda Insight EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P062F: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error (PGM-FI System): General Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) is equipped with a keep alive memory (KAM). The data (control learn data, etc.) for powertrain control and information (vehicle identification number (VIN), etc.) related to the vehicle control is stored in the KAM, so that it can be maintained even when power is not supplied to the PCM, such as when the battery is disconnected. When power is restored to the PCM, the CPU retrieves the stored information from the KAM, but when the data retrieval process is not finished normally, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC. The CPU writes data to the KAM from the CPU: Control related data is written when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II), and vehicle information when commanded from the HDS. If the data writing process is not completed normally, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

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