Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
HINT.
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction
- CHECK DTC
- Clear DTCs (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR )
- Turn the engine switch off
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 1 minute (See SFI SYSTEM )
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal (See SFI SYSTEM ).
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3
- Turn the Techstream ON.
- Enter the following menus. Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes
- Check for DTC
OK: P0604 is not present.
NG: REPLACE ECM (See REMOVAL )
OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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