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DTC P1638: Immobilizer Information Mismatched: Troubleshooting

Step Action Yes No
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) confirmation 
  1. Clear DTC(s) referring to DTC CLEARANCE .
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
  3. Check if any DTC is detected referring to DTC CHECK .

Is DTC P1638 still detected? 
Go to Step 2. The troubleshooting is completed.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) confirmation 
  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery for more than 5 seconds.
  2. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.
  3. Check if any DTC is detected referring to DTC CHECK .

Is DTC P1638 still detected? 
Go to Step 3. The troubleshooting is completed.
Check ECM specification 
  1. Check ECM part number to see if ECM is applicable to the vehicle in service.

Is a correct ECM used for the vehicle in service? 
Go to Step 4. Replace ECM with the correct one and recheck if DTC P1638 is still detected by ECM.
DTC check in ECM 
Is any DTC other than P1638 detected in Step 1? 
Perform the troubleshooting referring to the corresponding flowchart. Go to Step 5.
DTC check in BCM 
  1. Check BCM for DTC referring to DTC CHECK .

Is any DTC detected? 
Perform the troubleshooting referring to the corresponding flowchart, refer to BODY ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM . Go to Step 6.
Replacement of BCM 
  1. Replace BCM with new one referring to BCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Check ECM for DTC referring to DTC CHECK .

Is DTC P1638 still detected? 
Go to Step 7. The troubleshooting is completed.
Replacement of ECM 
  1. Replace ECM with new one referring to ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Check ECM for DTC referring to DTC CHECK .

Is DTC P1638 still detected? 
Recheck CAN communication wire circuits and poor connection at ECM, ABS control module and BCM connectors. The troubleshooting is completed.