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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002AVALANCHE 2500, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSTHEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC P1631TEST DESCRIPTION
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWD

Test Description

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This DTC may set as a result of other Passlock System problems. Diagnose any BCM DTCs prior to continuing with this diagnostic.
  2. 3:  A DTC B3031 may set in the body control module (BCM) during the Password Learn Procedure.
DTC P1631

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) SCHEMATICS
1 Did you perform the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent 
2 
IMPORTANT: You must diagnose the Bxxxx codes prior to diagnosing any Pxxxx code.
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Momentarily rotate the ignition switch to CRANK. Do not start the vehicle.
  3. Release the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Select the Powertrain control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.
Does the scan tool display DTC P1631 as a current DTC?		 Go to Step 3  Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
3  Perform the Passlock Programming procedure. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components  .
Did the PCM successfully learn the password?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent 
4
IMPORTANT: Before Clearing DTCs, monitor all DTC status parameters and note any additional DTCs.
  1. Clear the PCM DTCs.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Attempt to start the engine.
Does the engine start and operate normally?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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