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What is Keep Alive Memory? How the PCM loses adaptive memory

The Role of Keep Alive Memory in Your Car’s Computers Your engine and transmission are controlled by computers and software. The software is designed to monitor how you drive and how the engine and transmission perform. When needed, the computers modify the factory programming to maintain optimal performance. They store those modifications in Keep Alive Memory (KAM), also known as adaptive memory. In other words, the computers in your car are self-learning and constantly updating their memory banks. Unfortunately, when the computers lose their power, they also lose their memory … Read More