P162B
DTC P162B
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P162B: Remote Vehicle Speed Limiting Signal Message Counter Incorrect
Circuit/System Description
When a remote slow-down request is sent from OnStar, the vehicle communication interface module sends a serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) indicating that reduced vehicle speed has been requested. Once the request is active, the ECM begins reducing engine torque to match requested vehicle speed and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
- The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
- A remote slow-down request is sent from OnStar.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
- The VIN embedded in the slow-down request does not match the VIN stored in the ECM.
- The rolling code counter embedded in the slow-down request does not increment for ten consecutive messages.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- ECM ignores all reduced vehicle speed request messages from the vehicle communication interface module.
- The ECM stores DTC P162B in history.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
- A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
OnStar Schematics Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector Views
Description and Operation
Remote Vehicle Speed Limiting Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Connector Repairs Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Wiring Repairs Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information Control Module References
Circuit/System Verification
Perform the scan tool Stolen Vehicle Slow-Down Clear. Verify DTC P162B is not set.
-> If the DTC is set, replace the vehicle communication interface module and retest. If the DTC sets again, replace the ECM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Control Module References for vehicle communication interface module and ECM replacement, setup, and programming Control Module References