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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Verify Related Repair Information Availability -  Check service bulletins for repair information related to this DTC. If repair information is not available, go to next step. If repair information is available, perform diagnosis and repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  3.
  2. Verify DTC P1604 Detected Again -  Connect scan tool to DLC-2. See Figure. Clear DTCs from PCM memory. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Start engine and let idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Monitor for DTCs. If same DTC P1604 is present, perform key ID number reprogram procedure. See appropriate IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If same DTC P1603 is not present, go to next step.
  3. Verify Troubleshooting Of DTC P1604 Completed -  Return vehicle to original condition. Using scan tool, clear DTCs from PCM memory. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Start engine and let idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Monitor for DTCs. If same DTC is not present, go to next step. If same DTC P1604 is present, replace PCM. For PCM removal and installation, see POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. After repair, go to next step.
  4. Verify After Repair Procedure -  Using scan tool, perform After Repair Procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE . If no other DTCs are present, testing is complete. If any other DTC is present, go to applicable test and repair.