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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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what error is this??

just scanned my PCM and it threw this code...P0603-Processor Keep Alive Memory.

Any ideas on what this is? thanks guys!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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From what I have read here the P0603 code is nothing to worry about. If you have a programer the programer will cause this code to throw.
Hope this helps.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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was your battery un hooked for a long time???? or pull the PCM out???
 

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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ron...no and no. the code was also written in the edge book from the previous owner so i'm assuming it's a pretty popular code haha.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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when i unhook my batts i get that code for 3 or 4 times of start up..then it goes away..
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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P0603- Powertrain Control Module KAM Test Error; PCM has experienced an internal memory fault.

Possible causes: reprogramming, battery terminal corrosion, KAPWR to PCM interrupt/open, Loose battery connection, or Damaged PCM

Check your connections and clean them if needed.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I get the same code. Started setting once I loaded the program. I searched the forum and it seemed common with a program loaded. Buddy of mine just loaded a program in his 6.0 and it set the same code. I wouldn't worry too much.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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now that i think about it...one of my batts is corroding so i'll clean that up. thanks again for the expertise guys!!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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use some of the CRC spray cleaner on them. I usually take the pliers to the battery posts and my pocket knife to the cable ends. Once they are nice an shiny, I spray them down with the CRC electric contact cleaner. After they dry, I tighten the ends down and coat the outer surface of the end and posts with the CRC di-electric grease.

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