Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.