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DTC P0604: Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (Ram) Error

  1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS 
    • Detect the malfunction of micro-computer (RAM).
    • Zero clear the all normal RAM on initial routine, and judge NG when the sum of cleared RAM is not "0".
  2. ENABLE CONDITION 

    Perform the diagnosis without condition by initial routine.

  3. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE 

    Perform the diagnosis only once immediately after the IG key is turned to ON.

  4. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD 

    Judge NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed, and judge OK at the IG key turned to ON

    Judgment Value 

    JUDGMENT VALUE

    Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
    Sum on RAM data after data cleared operation Not to zero

    Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Not determined

    Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as malfunction occurs.

  5. DTC CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK idling cycle is completed 40 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  6. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK driving cycle is completed 3 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  7. FAIL SAFE 

    None

  8. ECM OPERATION AT DTC SETTING 

    Memorize the freeze frame data. (For test mode $02)