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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P0601: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC P0601 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0601 Internal control module memory check sum error
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM internal memory check sum error.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • PCM internal memory malfunction
  • PCM internal CPU malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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