DTC P1626
Circuit Description
The control module communicates with other modules using the Class 2 Serial Data circuit. The vehicle theft
deterrent (VTD) body control module (BCM) sends a vehicle security password to the powertrain control
module (PCM), via the Class 2 Serial Data circuit, after the BCM has sensed the proper operation of the ignition
switch and lock, and determined that the switch and lock have not been tampered with. If this password matches
the password stored in the PCM, fuel will be enabled. If the BCM does not send a password, or if the PCM does
not receive it, the vehicle will not start, or it may start and stall. This will set a DTC P1626 in the PCM memory.
If communication is lost after receiving the password, the VTD Passlock system will go into Fail Enable, set a
U1192 in the PCM memory, and the engine will continue to run. This will allow the engine to restart on future
ignition cycles but may set a DTC P1626 as the engine is started. If the battery is disconnected or the codes are
cleared, the vehicle will lose its Fail Enable status and will not start until communication is re-established.
Conditions for Running the DTC
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The vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system is enabled.
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The fuel enable decision point has been reached, or the engine is cranking.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The powertrain control module (PCM) has not established communications with the body control module
(BCM) and has not received a valid password before the fuel disable decision point was reached.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
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The powertrain control module (PCM) stores the DTC in history after the first failure but will not
illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
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The powertrain control module (PCM) records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails.
The PCM stores the failure information in the scan tools Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
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A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles.
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A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant
temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 70°C (160°F) during the same ignition cycle.
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Use the scan tool Clear Information function.
3. Momentarily rotate the ignition switch to CRANK.
4. Release the ignition switch to ON.
5. Select the body control module display DTCs
function on the scan tool.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to
Step 3
System OK
2004 Hummer H2
2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Theft Deterrent - Hummer H2