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P1639 - Vehicle Id (VID) Block Corrupted, Not Programmed

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P1639 - VEHICLE ID (VID) BLOCK CORRUPTED, NOT PROGRAMMED

Description:  This DTC indicates the VID block is not programmed or the information within is corrupt.
Possible Causes: 
  • New powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Incorrect PCM
  • Incorrect vehicle identification configuration
Diagnostic Aids:  The VID block must be programmed. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Making Changes to the VID Block. If the PCM does not allow reprogramming of the VID block, reflashing of the PCM is required.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the P1646 - LINEAR O2 SENSOR CONTROL CHIP (BANK 1)  for the DTC.