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Pinpoint Test G: DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P161A:00, P161B:00, SOBDMC (Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C) (If Equipped) P161A:00

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description  .

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    PCM P161A:00 Incorrect Response from Immobilizer Control Module: No Sub Type Information Sets when the BCM ID received by the PCM does not match the ID stored in the PCM memory.
    SOBDMC P161A:00 Incorrect Response from Immobilizer Control Module: No Sub Type Information Sets when the BCM ID received by the SOBDMC (if equipped) does not match the ID stored in the SOBDMC (if equipped) memory.
    PCM P161B:00 Incorrect Response from Secondary Immobilizer Module: No Sub Type Information Sets when the ABSID received by the PCM does not match the ID stored in the PCM memory.

    Possible Sources 

    • The BCM ID received by the PCM and the SOBDMC (if equipped) does not match the ID stored in PCM and SOBDMC (if equipped) memory.
    • The ABS ID received by the PCM does not match the ID stored in PCM memory.

  2. G1 CHECK PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) AND SOBDMC (SECONDARY ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL MODULE C) (IF EQUIPPED) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the PCM and SOBDMC self-test.

    Are there any other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Present? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE all other Diagnostic Trouble codes (DTCs) first. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .
    No  CARRY OUT a parameter reset. REFER to: the appropriate Service Information .