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Diagnostic Aids

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DTC P1631 indicates vehicle theft deterrent password stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) does not agree with password received from Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) system. This condition can occur if an incorrect key is used while attempting to start vehicle, or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) has been replace and PCM password learn function has not been enabled. If IPC had been replace, password must be relearned.