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Chevrolet Trax: DTC P1630: Immobilizer learn mode active

Diagnostic Instructions

  • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P1630

Immobilizer Learn Mode Active

Circuit/System Description

When learning the security code, as well as the challenge and response sequence, the engine control module is placed in learn mode. Once the security code and challenge/response are learned, learn mode will be exited when the engine is successfully started.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine control module is in learn mode.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The engine control module has not learned a security code.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The security indicator in the Instrument Cluster will illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

  • A current DTC P1649 will be cleared upon a successful engine start after exit of learn mode.
  • A history DTC will be cleared after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Immobilizer Schematics (Encore), Immobilizer Schematics (Trax)

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX

Description and Operation

Immobilizer Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

  • Circuit Testing
  • Connector Repairs
  • Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
  • Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Verify there are no immobilizer DTCs set in the K9 Body Control Module.
  • If any immobilizer DTCs are set in the K9 Body Control Module

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

  • If no immobilizer DTCs are set in the K9 Body Control Module
  1. Perform the K20 Engine Control Module immobilizer learn using the engine control module IMMO Learn in SPS. Refer to Immobilizer System Component Programming.
  2. Verify the engine starts after the K20 Engine Control Module completes the learn procedure.
  • If the engine does not start

Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

  • If the engine starts
  1. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for engine control module replacement, programming, and setup

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