The powertrain control module (PCM) receives three ignition inputs from the ignition switch: ignition 0 signal, ignition 1 signal, and crank signal. The PCM receives the ignition 1 signal with the ignition switch in the ON and START positions. The PCM uses a Class II ignition mode message and voltage input from the ignition switch to test the ignition 1 voltage circuit. If the PCM detects an improper ignition 1 signal, DTC P1634 will set.
No Class II serial data circuit problem.
The PCM detects an improper ignition 1 voltage signal.
| • | The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). | 
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records information only. | 
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. | 
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function. | 
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views  | ||||
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls?  | --  | ||
2  | 
 Is the ignition 1 signal near the specified value?  | 12 V  | ||
3  | Inspect the fuse to the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Is the fuse open?  | --  | ||
4  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate with the ignition switch in the ON and START position?  | --  | ||
5  | Did the test lamp illuminate for either ignition switch position?  | --  | ||
6  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | ||
7  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | ||
8  | 
 Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | ||
9  | Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the ignition 1 relay and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?  | --  | ||
10  | Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for an open and for a high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | --  | |
11  | Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the voltage circuit of the start 1 relay for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
12  | Test the ignition 1 relay battery positive voltage circuit for an open and for a high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | --  | |
13  | Test the ignition 1 relay control circuit for an open and for a high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
14  | Test the ignition 1 relay ground circuit for an open and for a high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | --  | |
15  | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the ignition switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
16  | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the ignition 1 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
17  | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
18  | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | --  | |
19  | Replace the ignition 1 relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | --  | |
20  | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | --  | |
21  | 
 Does the DTC fail this ignition?  | --  | ||
22  | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?  | --  | System OK  | |