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DTC P060A: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Internal Control Module Malfunction (2013-15)

General Description 

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When a malfunction occurs in the communication line between the FI CPU and the A/T CPU in the powertrain control module (PCM) and the internal communication is interrupted for a set time, or when the watchdog timer that monitors the A/T CPU detects an abnormality in the A/T CPU and notifies the FI CPU via the A/T CPU check signal line, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 200 milliseconds or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Battery voltage [BATTERY] 10.0 V -
Engine start/stop button ON mode

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

One of these symptoms occurs:

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.