Control Module Long Term Memory Performance Condition
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P1621 PONTIAC Possible Causes
- Faulty Powertrain Control Modules (PCM)
- Low car battery voltage
How do I fix code P1621 PONTIAC?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the P1621 PONTIAC code
The cost of diagnosing the P1621 PONTIAC code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
If the checksum of the Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) does not match a predetermined value by the Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), DTC P1621 will set.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1621 PONTIAC Description
The Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) contains data essential to running the engine and transmission. The PCM stores critical preprogrammed data within the EEPROM, this data remains even if the vehicles’ battery is disconnected. At power up, the PCM checks the integrity of this data.