PO600 code
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PO600 code
So I been having an issue with my ABS and check engine light coming on. When I disconnect the battery its goes away for a few day maybe a week. It comes back on while driving, power steering goes out and shifter gets stuck in P. A few time my car actually stalled out when coming to a stop or slowing down for a light. I believe after disconnecting the battery, it came back on when slowing down for a light. I did some work on my car, replacing upper/lower control arm, thought maybe i damage the wheel speed sensors, replaced them and still have same problem. Pep boys did a code check, when I had my last oil change and came up with the code PO600. From what I understand its some type of communication problem, but could be many things. Anyone have some insight on this?
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P0600 is actually one of ofur possible DTCs:
Event P2030 - [4] CAN message from control unit N15/5 (Electronic selector lever module control unit) or A80 (Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT) is missing or faulty. Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P2036 - [4] No or incorrect CAN message from control unit N47-5 (ESP control unit)
Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P2037 - [4] No or incorrect CAN message from control unit N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control
unit) Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P203E - [4] No CAN message from instrument cluster or message faulty.
Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
My guess is that the ESP module is going bad. (DTC P2036). You'd need a proper diagnosis with a tool that reads MBZ DTCs to know for sure. SDS can do that as well as a few other high-end tools. Those can also pull codes fromt he ESP module to see what's really going on.
Event P2030 - [4] CAN message from control unit N15/5 (Electronic selector lever module control unit) or A80 (Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT) is missing or faulty. Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P2036 - [4] No or incorrect CAN message from control unit N47-5 (ESP control unit)
Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P2037 - [4] No or incorrect CAN message from control unit N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control
unit) Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
Event P203E - [4] No CAN message from instrument cluster or message faulty.
Communication fault / See also CAN status in freeze frame data (P0600)
My guess is that the ESP module is going bad. (DTC P2036). You'd need a proper diagnosis with a tool that reads MBZ DTCs to know for sure. SDS can do that as well as a few other high-end tools. Those can also pull codes fromt he ESP module to see what's really going on.
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Where is the electronic selector level module control unit? Is that the lever behind the passenger side wheel attached to the front strut bar? If so, I believe that might be the problem. When replacing the control arms, the could of been damaged or the lever is incorrectly set?
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The electronic selector lever is the gearshift. I am not familiar with the iCarsoft scanner, but if it claims to read the other systems (SRS, TCU, EGS, ESP, etc.) then it may get these advance codes for you.
