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2001 Dodge Grand Caravan PCM Failure Cause: P0601 Code and Dealer Programming Concern?

Model: 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Fault Code: P0601 Posted: 2012-08-30 10:26

I brought my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan to the dealer last Saturday for a new key fob installation. Four days later, the vehicle would not start. The dealer has diagnosed an internal Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure with fault code P06001 and is requesting $1,100 to replace the PCM. I'm concerned—could this failure have been caused during the key fob programming process? Is there a known risk of PCM damage from standard key fob programming procedures? Any insights or experiences with similar issues on 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan models would be greatly appreciated.

Related fault codes
P0601
Comments (1)
Anonymous 2012-08-30 18:11

Programming key fobs does not cause P0601 codes. This is an unlikely scenario and likely a coincidence. The P0601 code typically indicates a memory or data corruption issue within the PCM, which is usually due to internal hardware failure rather than programming activity.