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P0602 - Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Programming Error

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P0602 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING ERROR

Description:  This DTC indicates a programming error within the vehicle identification (VID) block.
Possible Causes: 
  • VID data corrupted by the scan tool during VID reprogramming
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  The VID block must be programmed. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Making Changes to the VID Block. If the PCM does not allow reprogramming of the VID block, reflashing of the PCM is required.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.