DTC P1636: Inductive Signature Chip Communication Error
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P1636 - INDUCTIVE SIGNATURE CHIP COMMUNICATION ERROR
| Description: | Indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) has lost communication with the inductive signature chip. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | DTC P1636 indicates the PCM has lost communication with the inductive signature chip. Install a new PCM. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) . | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table. | ||