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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Gun View Post
    The only problem is not having someone who can drive it normal.

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    The key thing to remember here is driving it normal for you. It's not going to hurt anything if you don't follow the procedures I listed, it's just going to take longer for the PCM to relearn its parameters for your driving style.
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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Gun View Post
    Thank for your input.

    If all you said is accurate, perhaps it should be incorporated in the first post here?

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    You are welcome!

    As a Ford Senior Master Technician who specializes in driveability concerns, I can assure you it is accurate.
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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by bigb427 View Post
    You are welcome!

    As a Ford Senior Master Technician who specializes in driveability concerns, I can assure you it is accurate.
    Okay.

    Thank you for your input.

    Having not met you I question things in this cyber space.

    You sound very knowledgeable and I appreciate your input on this forum!

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by bigb427 View Post
    Some of what has been posted is not entirely accurate and there is a much faster method to clear the KAM (Keep Alive Memory).
    The KAM can be reset using a capable scan tool in a few seconds. If you don't have a capable scan tool disconnecting the PCM (computer) for 10 seconds will also work. Another method is to remove the positive battery cable and connect a jumper to the positive battery cable end to ground for 10 seconds.
    If you leave the battery disconnected for a long enough period it will reset the KAM provided the back-up power supply is discharged. The backup power supply is mainly used for the air bags, but it will feed other modules for a period of time also.
    It should also be noted that anytime you load a new tune into the PCM the KAM is reset also.
    It normally takes about 50 to 100 miles for the PCM's adaptive strategy to relearn. When you 1st start the car after resetting the KAM you should let it idle a couple minutes with everything turned of in park/neutral. Then turn the a/c on for a few mins, and after that put the vehicle in gear for a few mins if you've got an auto trans. When your done relearning the idle strategy, drive the vehicle like you normally would. I do not recommend driving it in a manner out of the ordinary at this time.
    Good info Big especially with regard to "disconnecting the computer" connector to reset KAM as well as isolating the Pos cable and grounding it for 10 secs. Both good short cuts to clearing and resetting KAM..... thanks for your input on this subject.

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Gun View Post
    What are you waiting for now.... Go out and drive your car ...normally

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Birdman View Post
    What are you waiting for now.... Go out and drive your car ...normally

    I was waiting for you to update the info in the first post to all the info that applies.

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Gun View Post
    I was waiting for you to update the info in the first post to all the info that applies.

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    It's in the thread listed as a shortcut...(10 minutes less time) I think thats enough.

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Gun View Post
    I was waiting for you to update the info in the first post to all the info that applies.

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    This from some that doesn't read back.....

    Quote Originally Posted by Birdman View Post
    It's in the thread listed as a shortcut...(10 minutes less time) I think thats enough.
    Concur....
    Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again more intelligently....

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    Re: Resetting KAM "Keep Alive Memory" when doing mods to your Ford

    Quote Originally Posted by Gr8snkbite View Post
    This from some that doesn't read back.....



    Concur....


    Just thinking about others.

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