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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P0605: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) ERROR
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

DTC P0605: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Read Only Memory (ROM) Error

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION DTC P0605: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
P0605 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) ERROR

Description:  The PCM ROM has been corrupted.
Possible Causes: 
  • An attempt was made to change the calibration
  • Module programming error
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Reprogram or update the calibration.
Reprogram the VID block (use as built data).
Check for other DTCs or drive symptoms for further action.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Make sure to check for aftermarket performance products before installing a new powertrain control module (PCM). If it is necessary to install a new PCM, refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) .
RENDER: 1.0x

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