Land Rover P061B-62
– Do not replace the PCM for this concern. – A revised PCM software is in de velopment and is expected to be released in April 2021. – Reference S SSM 75298. Normal communication c
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For 2019–2021 US Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, P061B-62 is documented in an official March 2021 manufacturer communication for a remote-start-related condition. Do not replace the PCM for this specific concern; the communication states revised PCM software was in development and expected in April 2021.
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1. What does P061B-62 mean?
For 2019–2021 US Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, P061B-62 is documented in an official March 2021 manufacturer communication for a remote-start-related condition. Do not replace the PCM for this specific concern; the communication states revised PCM software was in development and expected in April 2021.
2. Technical explanation
The manufacturer communication describes a timing issue during the transition from remote engine start to engine running, including associated messaging. Torque monitoring may incorrectly detect a fault and store DTC P061B-62 in the PCM. The supplied evidence specifically says that TOPIx DTC Help Text instructed PCM replacement, but PCM replacement should not be performed for this concern.
3. What system is affected?
Powertrain Control Module (PCM); torque monitoring and remote-start-to-engine-running transition messaging.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- After using remote start, the vehicle may not engage drive.
- A flashing D may be shown after using remote start.
- DTC P061B-62 may be stored in the PCM.
6. Possible causes
- A timing issue in the change of state from remote engine start to engine running and associated messaging causes torque monitoring to incorrectly sense a fault.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The documented condition says the vehicle may not engage drive after remote start.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- If the vehicle does not engage drive or displays a flashing D after remote start, arrange assessment through a Land Rover service channel.
- Provide the stored code P061B-62 and the fact that the event occurred after remote start.
- Do not replace the PCM solely for the specific concern described in the manufacturer communication.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether the concern occurred after remote start.
- Check whether P061B-62 is stored in the PCM.
- Review Land Rover reference SSM 75298 and applicable Pathfinder release notes or service communications.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Land Rover service provider if the vehicle does not engage drive after remote start or if P061B-62 is stored. Reference NHTSA manufacturer communication 10190064 and SSM 75298.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify the reported remote-start-related sequence and flashing D condition.
- Read and document PCM DTC P061B-62.
- Review applicable PCM software information and Land Rover communications, including SSM 75298.
- Do not replace the PCM for the concern described by the supplied communication.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The March 2021 communication states that revised PCM software was in development and expected to be released in April 2021.
- The supplied evidence does not confirm the final released software version, installation procedure, or repair outcome.
14. Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Range Rover · 2019–2021 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10190064: SFCC_MAR2021_30, published March 16, 2021.
- Reference: SSM 75298.
- The communication applies to 18MY-onward Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV only according to its evidence summary; supplied applicability data identifies 2019–2021 US Range Rover.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10190064, SFCC_MAR2021_30: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10190064-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P061B-62 mean in this Land Rover communication?
It is a PCM-stored DTC associated with an incorrectly detected torque-monitoring fault caused by a timing issue during transition from remote engine start to engine running and associated messaging.
Should the PCM be replaced?
No. The official communication explicitly states not to replace the PCM for this concern.
What driver complaint is documented?
After remote start, the vehicle may not engage drive and may show a flashing D.
Was a software update referenced?
Yes. As of the March 2021 communication, revised PCM software was in development and expected in April 2021. The supplied evidence does not confirm the final release or installation status.