• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using the diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
The theft deterrent module (TDM) sends the fuel enable password to the engine control module (ECM) via the serial data circuit. The ECM then challenges this password. Both the ECM and TDM perform a calculation on this challenge. If the calculated response from the TDM equals the calculation performed by the ECM, the ECM will allow vehicle starting.
Ignition is in the RUN position.
The calculated response from the TDM does not equal the calculation performed by the ECM.
• | The security indicator will illuminate. |
• | Vehicle starting will be disabled. |
• | A current DTC P1632 will be when a valid calculation is received. |
• | A history DTC will be cleared after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles or when a scan tool is used to clear DTCs. |
The "key" referenced in the DTC descriptor does not refer to the vehicle key. In this case, "key" is referring to the challenge response.
Immobilizer Connector End Views
Immobilizer Description and Operation
Important: Because of normal system communications between the TDM and ECM, any theft deterrent B-codes must be diagnosed prior to the diagnosis of P-codes.
Perform the Programming Theft Deterrent System Components procedure. Refer to Control Module References
⇒ | If the ECM does not complete the learn or vehicle starting remains disabled, replace the ECM. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification