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P1610

Loss of PZM Serial Data:






Circuit Description

This diagnostic test checks for the loss of or invalid Platform Zone Module (PZM) serial data to the PCM. When such a condition exists for 11 seconds DTC P1610 is set.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

Test Condition

DTC P0322 is not set.

Failure Conditions

^ Ignition switch ON for 5 seconds and PCM not receiving PZM data.

OR

^ PCM unable to communicate with the PZM for at least 11 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.

^ No message will be displayed.


Conditions for Clearing the DTC

^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any non-emission related diagnostic test.

^ A Last Test Failed (current) DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

^ PCM battery voltage is interrupted.

^ Using a Scan tool.