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DTC P0606: PCM Processor Malfunction Acura RDX I facelift

Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  5. Wait 40 seconds.
  6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0606 indicated? YES -Go to step 7. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
  7. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see «PCM UPDATE»(ref-513833-S16680197442012111600000) ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see «SUBSTITUTING THE PCM»(ref-513832-S05425928872012111600000) ).
  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Wait 40 seconds.
  11. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0606 indicated? YES -If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see «SUBSTITUTING THE PCM»(ref-513832-S05425928872012111600000) ), then go to step 8 . If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1 . NO -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see «PCM REPLACEMENT»(ref-513833-S05585841922012111600000) ). If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated «DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-513833-S32692288912012111600000) .