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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

This test checks for mismatched passwords between the IPC and PCM. Whenever the IPC or PCM are replaced, a theft learn procedure must be followed in order for the new password to be learned.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Test Condition

Vehicle Anti-Theft system enabled.

Failure Conditions

    •  Fuel disable lockout set.
    •  An incorrect fuel continue password has been received.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    •  The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    •  No message will be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    •  A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any non-emission related diagnostic test.
    •  A Last Test Failed (current) DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • Use a scan tool to clear DTCs.
    • Interrupting PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended. Refer to Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes in PCM Description and Operation.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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Refer to Theft Learn Procedure

Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check