Limping and code p1603

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
124,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYAN TRACEE
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These may be separate issues, I just do not know or I am second guessing myself. Here is some background: Vehicle was purchased for our son, four maybe five years ago. Leak developed at automatic transmission cooling line and by the time it was caught the vehicle had been driven a quarter of a mile with no fluid. I am comfortable with a wrench so I decided to do the rebuild. Obviously put the transmission on a bench and split it open. In addition to some crispy friction plates I also found the thrust bearing at planetary sun gear toasted. I will attach a picture. Did the rebuild, reinstalled now vehicle slips in rev, I have power to the wheels in drive but trouble shifting. It is also throwing me a code p1603, back up battery fault? Am I dealing with separate issues?

Additional: Trying to sort out this p1603 while I wait, is my ECU and PCM the same part with different names? And is it located under my passenger dash?
Jul 19, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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IMPALASS
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Hello, sorry to hear of this problem. To be sure of the specific vehicle, I am looking at 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT V6-3.0L SOHC.

Next – ECM is a manual transmission and PCM is automatic transmission.
The code: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

- The ECM (M/T> or PCM (A/T> is checks the open circuit of battery backup line.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- Open or shorted battery backup line, or loose connector.
- ECM failed. (M/T>
- PCM failed. (A/T>
I wanted to get this to you - while I gather the rest of the data
Jul 20, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

The 1603 is an internal fault in the PCM. it needs to be replaced and flashed.

I would start there.

Also, did you make sure there was proper clearance in the clutch packs?
Did you air test the clutches before installing the valve body?
Did you replace the torque converter?

Roy

P1603
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Probable Causes
Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Control Module (PCM)
Jul 20, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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