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P1631






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.
^ PCM battery voltage is interrupted.
^ Using a Scan tool.