Oldsmobile OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Achieva – Alero – Cutlass Ciera

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Achieya  2.4L1996-98VIN  position 8 =  T  GM
Alero 2.2L  (L61)2002-04YIN  position 8 = F  GM
Alero 2.4L1999-01YIN  position 8 = T  GM
Cutlass Ciera 2.2L1996YIN  position 8  = 4  GM

General information

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate or flash if certain faults are recorded.
  • ECM operates in backup mode if sensors fail , to enable vehicle to be driven to repair shop.

Accessing

  • Trouble codes can only be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC):
  1. o Achieva  1
  2. o Alero/Cutlass Ciera  2

Erasing

  • After the faults have been rectified , the manufacturer recommends that trouble codes are erased by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC ).

Trouble code  identification

Scan codeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2,UORefer to OBD-II trouble code tables–
P1133Heated oxygen sensor (H025)/oxygen sensor(025) 1 -insufficient switchingWiring, oxygen sensor heater, exhaust system leaking, H025
P1134Heated oxygen sensor (H025) 1 -slow responseWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground, exhaust system leaking, H025
P1137Heated oxygen sensor (H02S)/oxygen sensor(02S) 2 -insufficient switchingWiring, H02S/02S, ECM
P1138Heated oxygen sensor (H02S)/oxygen sensor(025) 2 -insufficient switchingWiring, H02S/02S, ECM
P1171Fuel system -lean during accelerationFuel filter, fuel pump, H025!025, injectors
P1336Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor -variation not learnedLearning procedure not performed
P1380Rough road signal -signal errorABS control module trouble code(s) stored
P1381Rough road signal -no communication fromantilock brake system (ABS) CAN data busWiring open circuit, ABS system
P1404Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve -stuck openWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, EGR valve position sensor, EGR solenoid
P1406Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to groundl short circuit to positive, EGR valve position sensor, EGR valve
P1441Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -leak detectedHose connection(s), EVAP canister, EVAP canister purge valve
P1520Park/neutral position (PNP) switchWiring short circuit to ground, incorrectly adjusted
P1546AlC compressor clutch relay -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to groundl short circuit to positive, AlC compressor clutch relay, ECM
P1554Cruise control status circuitWiring short circuit to ground, cruise control module, ECM
P1585Cruise control system -inhibit output circuitWiring open circuit/short circuit to groundl short circuit to positive, supply wire, cruise controlmotor/actuator, ECM
P1601CAN data bus -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to groundl short circuit to positive, instrument panel, ECM
P1600Engine control module (ECM)ECM
P1601Data bus -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to ground! short circuit to positive, instrument panel, ECM
P1621Engine control module (ECM) -memory performanceECM
P1626Data bus, immobilizerWiring, body control module (BCM) trouble code(s) stored
P1627Engine control module (ECM)ECM
P1629Immobilizer control module -fuel enable signalIncorrect ignition key, wiring open circuit! short circuit to ground/short circuit to positive, immobilizer control module, ECM
P1630Engine control module (ECM); immobilizer code leaming modeImmobilizer code not programmed
P1631Engine control module (ECM) -incorrectimmobilizer codeIncorrect key, immobilizer code not programmed
P1632Engine control module (ECM), fuel disable signalFuses, BCM, immobilizer code
P1680Engine control module (ECM)ECM
P1681Engine control module (ECM)ECM
P1683Engine control module (ECM)ECM
U1016Instrument panel, CAN data bus communication malfunctionWiring open circuit!short circuit to ground/ short circuit to positive, instrument panel, ECM