P1632

DTC P1632

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC P1632
- Theft Deterrent Fuel Disable Signal Received

Circuit/System Description

The theft deterrent module (TDM) sends the fuel continue password to the engine control module (ECM) via the serial data circuit. The ECM compares this password to the learn password. If the learned password matches the password received from the TDM, the ECM will allow vehicle starting.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition is in the RUN position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A fuel disable signal from the TDM is received by the ECM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The security indicator will illuminate.
* Vehicle starting will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC P1632 will be when a valid calculation is received.
* A history DTC will be cleared after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

The fuel continue password sent to the ECM by the TDM is reliant on the communications between the transponder located in the vehicle key and the TDM. Failure to establish communications or an interruption in the communications between the vehicle key and the TDM will cause the fuel disable message to be sent and the setting of DTC B1632. DTC B3055 or B3060 will be set in the TDM. To properly diagnose DTC P1632, DTC B3055 and/or B3060 must be diagnosed and corrected first.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Immobilizer Schematics (Immobilizer Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Immobilizer Description and Operation (Immobilizer)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

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 10-Minute Immobilizer Relearn procedure. Refer to Immobilizer System Component Programming (Programming and Relearning). The ECM should successfully complete the password learn and the vehicle should start.

If the ECM does not complete the learn or vehicle starting remains disabled, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for ECM replacement, setup, and programming