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Engine Error

P0603

Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error

Severity
Medium

Symptoms

Engine stalling, hard shifting, illuminated MIL

Common Causes

  • Loose or corroded battery terminals
  • Weak battery
  • Faulty powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Aftermarket tune or chip failure

How to Fix

  1. 1 Clean and tighten battery connections
  2. 2 Test and replace weak battery
  3. 3 Remove aftermarket performance chips
  4. 4 Reflash or replace PCM
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$20 $1000

Battery terminal cleaning: $20; PCM Replacement: $600 - $1,000