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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

This DTC is generated when the instrument panel integration Module (IPM) is not calibrated to the vehicle.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The DTC is run when the ignition is cycled from OFF to ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC is generated when the IPM is not calibrated to the vehicle.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The vehicle will continue to operate with the existing calibration.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

The most likely occurrence of this DTC being set are due to incorrect calibration files downloaded to the IPM, or an HVAC control module installed in the vehicle without the recalibration procedure having been performed.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for the system exhibiting the symptom?

Go to Step 2

Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. Recalibrate the IPM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration .

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the IPM.

Replace the IPM. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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