The vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system, called a Passlock II System, is designed to prevent vehicle theft by disabling the engine unless the Passlock lock cylinder is correctly engaged by a mechanical key. The Passlock II System utilizes four components for theft detection: the lock cylinder, the ignition switch, the body control module (BCM) and the powertrain control module (PCM).

When starting the engine, the PCM looks for a password from the BCM through the Class 2 Serial Data Circuit. If the password is not recognized or not present, the PCM will disable the engine. If an incorrect or no password received, this indicates that the engine will start and stall immediately. THEFT SYSTEM telltale will flash on the IPC for approximately 4 seconds. If an incorrect or disable password is received, (more than three invalid passwords are received) this indicates that the engine is disabled for at least 10 minutes and that the THEFT SYSTEM telltale will illuminate solid on the IPC for approximately 3 seconds then flash on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) for the 10 minutes.

After the vehicle has Passed theft detection, the PCM will continue a normal engine operation. If the PCM loses the BCM communication within the same ignition cycle, the vehicle will continue to Run on the following ignition cycles. This mode is called the Fail Enable Mode. Additional information can be found in the Passlock Theft Deterrent Systems.

Attempting to start the vehicle by bypassing the Passlock ll system or by substituting parts without performing the Password Learn Procedure may set a DTC P1631 and a P1632.

If no password is received, a DTC U1064 and P1632 may be set.

An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, a rubbed through wire insulation or by a broken wire inside the insulation.

Thoroughly check any suspected circuitry for the following items:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

2. The PCM may not have learned the new password.

4. The scan tool can display whether or not the BCM has received and learned the password from the lock cylinder. If the password is not received, the reason the PCM set this DTC may due to a password that has not yet been learned due to a component being replaced or a problem in the BCM or a VTD component.

5. The replacement PCM must be programmed and the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure must be performed. A programmed PCM does not require the Password Learn Procedure to be performed. The password will be learned on the first ignition cycle.

6. A passlock theft deterrent, or BCM DTC being set indicates that a passlock II component may be malfunctioning.