Honda Element. Manual - part 32

When a malfunction is detected, the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the ECM/PCM memory. The 
MIL does not come on. 

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting 
the battery. 

DTC P0602 (196): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0602: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
PROGRAMMING ERROR 

Fig. 86: Identifying ECM/PCM Program 

General Description 

The engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) is equipped with an update program to 
update its control program. The programs in the CPU of the ECM/PCM are classified as an ECM/PCM program 
(update-capable program) and a program for the update function (non-updateable program). The program 
update only updates the ECM/PCM program. 

When the ECM/PCM power is turned off during an update, the power for the update function is lost, and the 
update process stops. When the program update is stopped before it is completed, the ECM/PCM stores a DTC 
that indicates the update is not finished. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

1 second or less

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

 

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Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The ECM/PCM program update is stopped before it is finished for at most 1 second. 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When the ECM/PCM program is not written in the ECM/PCM, the MIL comes on and the DTC is stored in the 
ECM/PCM memory. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL and the DTC will be cleared when the ECM/PCM program update is complete. 

DTC P0606 (0): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0606: ECM/PCM PROCESSOR MALFUNCTION 

Fig. 87: Monitor Signal Communication Diagram 

General Description 

If something is wrong in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM), and the monitor 

Condition

 

Ignition switch

ON

 

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signal from the digital knock system (DKS) CPU is not received for a set period of time, or a signal 
communication error remains for a set period time, the ECM/PCM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

Either condition mentioned below must be met for at least 5 seconds. 



No signal from the DKS CPU is detected.  



Signal from the DKS CPU is detected to be abnormal.  

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, let it idle for at least 30 seconds or raise the engine speed to at least 1,000 rpm. 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

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

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

5 seconds or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Battery voltage

10 V

-

State of the 
engine

Running

Other

After 30 seconds have elapsed since start-up, or after the engine speed exceeds 1,000 
rpm once

No active DTCs P0335, P0339, P0365, P0369

 

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The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by 
disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P062F (131): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P062F: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) ERROR 

Fig. 88: Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Communication Diagram 

General Description 

The engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) is equipped with a keep-alive memory. 
The data (control learn data etc) for powertrain control and information (Vehicle Identify Number (VIN) etc) 
related to the vehicle control is stored in the keep alive memory, so that it can be maintained even when power 
is not supplied to the ECM/PCM such as when the battery is disconnected. When power is restored to the 
ECM/PCM, the CPU retrieves the stored information from the keep-alive memory, but when the data retrieval 
process is not finished normally, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored. 

The CPU writes data to the keep-alive memory from the CPU: Control related data is written when the ignition 
is turned on, and vehicle information when commanded from the HDS. 

If the data writing process is not completed normally, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

1 second or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

 

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