Action Taken When the DTC Sets

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The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
The TCM turns off power to all solenoids.
The transmission will operate in fifth gear if the vehicle has successfully completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not completed a 1-2 upshift in the current ignition cycle, the transmission will operate in fourth gear.
The TCC commands maximum line pressure.
The TCC freezes transmission adaptive functions.
Powertrain braking is disabled.
The TCC is disabled.
At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record.
At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame.
The TCM stores DTC P0601 in TCM history.