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DTC P0605: Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
2006 Lincoln ZephyrSECTION DTC P0605: Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
P0605 - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) ERROR
| Description: | The powertrain control module (PCM) ROM has been corrupted. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids : | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Reprogram or update the calibration. Reprogram the vehicle identification VID block (use as built data). Check for other DTCs or drive symptoms for further action. 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) . | ||
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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