Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) controls fuel injector and starter operation based on a vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) password from the vehicle body control module (BCM). When the ignition is first turned ON, the BCM sends a programmed VTD password to the PCM. The PCM acknowledges the password and responds to the BCM that normal fuel injector and starter operation will continue. If the PCM detects an incorrect password, caused by VTD system failure or attempted vehicle theft, DTC P1631 will set. The engine will not start or crank as long as the condition is present.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The PCM is detecting an incorrect vehicle theft deterrent password from the VTD system. |
| • | The condition is present for less than 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data. |
| • | The PCM will disable the fuel injectors. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | A History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
DTC P1631 indicates that the vehicle theft deterrent password that the PCM has learned does not agree with the password being received from the VTD system. This condition can occur if an incorrect key is being used when attempting to start the vehicle or if the BCM has been replaced and the PCMs password learn function has not been enabled. If the BCM has been replaced, the password must be relearned. Refer to Programming Replacement Keys, Ignition Cylinder, or Powertrain Control Module in Theft Deterrent.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 | Perform the password learn procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control Systems. Can the password learn procedure be performed successfully? | -- | System OK | Go to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) System Check in Theft Deterrent |
