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DTC P061C: Internal Control Module Engine RPM Performance

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P061C - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE ENGINE RPM PERFORMANCE

Description:  Indicates a calculation error occurred in the powertrain control module (PCM). This DTC is set in combination with P2106.
Possible Causes:  Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
  • CKP sensor circuit is open or shorted
  • CKP sensor circuit intermittent
  • Damaged CKP sensor

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
  • CMP sensor circuit is open or shorted
  • CMP sensor circuit intermittent
  • Damaged CMP sensor

Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids:  After each step return to this diagnostic aid for direction. Do not install a new PCM until the following steps are completed.
  • Verify correct operation of the CKP sensor and related circuits GO to Pinpoint Test JD .
  • Verify correct operation of the CMP sensor and related circuits GO to Pinpoint Test DR .
  • Clear the PCM DTCs
  • Road test the vehicle. Use the customer information to recreate the concern.
  • If the concern or DTC is still present, install a new PCM Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) .
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.