U3601 Trouble Code

View U3601 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. U3601 engine photo

Variable Cam Timing Over-advanced (Bank 1) The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the VCT position for an over-advanced camshaft timing.
The test fails when the camshaft timing exceeds a maximum calibrated value or remains in an advanced position. Cam timing improperly set No oil flow to the VCT piston chamber Low oil pressure VCT solenoid valve stuck closed Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit) U3601 DTC is a check of the VCT unit.

Circuit High Input codes like U3601 are mostly caused by defective alternators that develop excessive voltages, although there may be other causes as well, such as short circuits that 'leak' current into a particular system from other, unrelated systems that work on higher voltages. Note that in the case of short circuits that leak power into a control circuit, there is likely to be other, seemingly unrelated trouble codes present along with the code(s) being investigated. Diagnosing a 'high input' code will always involve a thorough testing of the charging system as a first step, followed by measures to isolate the system from all other possible sources of power during resistance, continuity, and reference voltage tests.

U3601 Error Code Repair Process :

If your sspod open circuit or closed circuit fault check engine light is illuminated, it's best to take it in for diagnostic testing, which can feel like a hassle. Because while the lights vary in appearance from vehicle to vehicle, all have the same basic meaning: There's a problem with the car's emissions system. The on-board diagnostics system U3601 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different sspod open circuit or closed circuit fault, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

U3601 is a kind of Network Trouble Code

U-code indicates that engine communication errors and shows lost communication with engine parts.U-Codes are fairly straight forward, given all of the articles and technical publications that have been written regarding these problematic codes. In most cases, it just comes down to identifying the module that isn't communicating with the other modules on the CAN bus line for whatever reason.

Common Causes of U3601

A common cause of code U3601 is the failure of SSPOD Open Circuit or Closed Circuit Fault, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
Faulty oil control valve (OCV)
Damaged ECM
Fuel injectors harness is open or shorted

U3601 code for all cars

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