DTC P06B8: Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error

2005 Ford GTSECTION DTC P06B8: Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error
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P06B8 - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE NON-VOLATILE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (NVRAM) ERROR

Description:  This DTC indicates a concern with the ability of the powertrain control module (PCM) to correctly store permanent DTCs.
Possible Causes: 
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for other DTCs and diagnose those first. Check for aftermarket performance products.
If an updated calibration is available, update the calibration to the latest level. Clear the DTCs and drive the vehicle.
If an updated calibration is not available, install a new PCM.
Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , PROGRAMMING THE VID BLOCK FOR A REPLACEMENT PCM .
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table.
RENDER: 1.0x

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