Battery Feed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A fused, direct battery feed to the TCM is used for continuous power. This battery voltage is necessary to retain memory in the TCM. When the battery (B+) is disconnected, this memory is lost. When the battery (B+) is restored, this memory loss is detected by the TCM and a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set.