LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Acura >> 2004 >> TL Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> PGM-FI System >> DTC Troubleshooting >> DTC P0603: ECM/PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error)
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

DTC P0603: ECM/PCM Internal Circuit Malfunction (Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

    1. YES  - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT CIRCUITS AT THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT  ).
    2. NO  - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time.