More Mondeo fault codes - p 0603

[john170277]

Got a new problem with car now mondeo tdci
If left overnight the battery is totally flat but when running its fine with no warning light on dash
Fault code p0603 internal control module keep alive memory error
Does that mean the battery is knackered or something else
Car is beginning to p*** me off its cost me over £600 in the last month

[madmadmax]

lest start with the simpel things unplug the ecu and plug it back have a look at the condition of the plug to, then check your relay for the ecu is working corectley(this may be in the engine bay fuse and relay box) also unplug it and plug it back in and inspect condition of conections

[john170277]

Will try that tomorrow
Where does the ecu live please is it under the bonnet or in the car

[john170277]

Will try that tomorrow
Where does the ecu live please is it under the bonnet or in the car

I don,t know if this is related but I get a lot of static shocks from car
Thanks for all the advice so far its more than I got from the ford forums

[madmadmax]

the ECU is behind the drivers suspension turret in the engine bay, not to shour on how esey it is to get at .

[steve_earwig]

I once got a load of shocks off a Polo, then the voltage regulator on the alternator died. I'm not suggesting this is your problem but it seems oddly coincidental you're getting battery problems.

Symptoms: Headlights glowing bright, windscreen wipers going mental, the alternator was chucking something like 18 volts into the battery. I can't imagine a modern lasting long like that...

[john170277]

Got RAC out turns out battery was knackered
Alternator charging at 14.4v so that's ok
He did say he thinks the injectors are faulty because when he started car after putting new battery it was misfiring and chucking plumes of white smoke out the eggsauce
Looks like another trip to garage to get them to sort it out

[john170277]

Not having a lit of luck with car glow plug light constantly flashing and in limp mode
RAC came out and tested car came up with p132a code turbo actuator so I bought one recondition got a Mobil mechanic to fit it turns out the turbo is seized
So what do I do put a recon turbo on @ £390 (plus needing a clutch) or get rid
Car still got 6mths test and 11mths tax

[lozz]

Not having a lit of luck with car glow plug light constantly flashing and in limp mode
RAC came out and tested car came up with p132a code turbo actuator so I bought one recondition got a Mobil mechanic to fit it turns out the turbo is seized
So what do I do put a recon turbo on @ £390 (plus needing a clutch) or get rid
Car still got 6mths test and 11mths tax

What id do is..buy a parts car.
you can pick mondeos up..for peanuts.

[madmadmax]

how is the seized cos if its jsut the vanes then thay can be freed off with some egr clener and a toothbrush

[john170277]

Going to do that 2morrow do I do it thru the air intake or unbolt the turbo to do it also been told I can use Mr muscle oven cleaner

[madmadmax]

i would take the turbo off and apart but its up to you

[john170277]

Thanks for all the advice everybody
I,m going to get a working second hand unit then recon the one I take off my car with a view to putting it back on

[madmadmax]

if you are going to get a working one then you may as well blast all the sh*t out of it by taking it down the moterway to sheffield and back as close to the redline as you dare but must be above 3,000rpm, that will see all of the soot and sh*t that builds up burned out.

[john170277]

Been quoted £120 to fit
When its up and running it will be getting redlined a fair bit
At the moment I have cleaned replacement turbo with some turbo cleaner and let it soak them I,m going to wipe of with a cloth