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P1634



DTC P1634

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) receives three ignition inputs from the ignition switch: ignition 0 signal, ignition 1 signal, and crank signal. The PCM receives the ignition 1 signal with the ignition switch in the ON and START positions. The PCM uses a Class II ignition mode message and voltage input from the ignition switch to test the ignition 1 voltage circuit. If the PCM detects an improper ignition 1 signal, DTC P1634 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

- No Class II serial data circuit problem.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

- The PCM detects an improper ignition 1 voltage signal.

Actions 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 Fail Records information only.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

- The 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 Clear DTC Information function.