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PowertrainP0633

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM

30 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0633Immobilizer Fault BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
BYDP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
CheryP0633Immobilizer Not Learn Fault BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0633Important: DTC is present in the PCM. This means that the PCM does not contain a secret key BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0633Security Code Not Programmed BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0633Immobilizer not learned BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0633anti-theft not written BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0633Immobilizer not learned BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0633Immobilizer key not programmed - ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0633Immobilizer key not learned - ECM BrandPowertrain
GMP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0633IMMO not learning fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0633Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) Secret Key Not Stored in PCM BrandPowertrain
OpelP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
SaabP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed ECM/PCM BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed - ECM/PCM SAEPowertrain
SWM MotorP0633immobilizer not learning fault BrandPowertrain
TataP0633Immobilizer Key Not Programmed BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0633Immobilizer not learned BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0633SAE: Immobilizer Key Not Programmed BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0633 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP063300Immobilizer fault (refer to immobilizer section) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP063344The control unit is not personalized. There is an error in the data memory. BrandPowertrain

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