P1600 error code

Tiny
CHRISTOPHER SHANE BRIAN
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  • 1997 GEO PRIZM
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 200,000 MILES
No spark. Changed to igniter, relay and distributor as an assembly. It has plenty of fuel at rail and still no spark. Help!
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 4:52 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The code indicated keep alive battery voltage to the ECM is lost. Battery positive voltage is supplied to the ECM even when the Ignition switch is off. For this code to set, you have an open or short in the back up power source circuit.

I attached a schematic for the system. You will need to check connections at the ECM for damage, pushed in pins, corrosion, and that it is tight. Next, picture 2 and 3 are a flow chart to help locate the problem specific to this code. Interestingly, if this code is set, no other codes will be indicated.

Please keep in mind, the ECM itself may have failed.

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Take a look through the flow chart and let me know if it helps or if you have other questions. Keep in mind, the ECM sends out a 2 volt pull up on the brake signal circuit. If there is power lost to that circuit, it can cause the issue.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
CHRISTOPHER SHANE BRIAN
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Thanks, I will respond ASAP.
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Thursday, November 21st, 2019 AT 8:07 PM
Tiny
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Happy to help. Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, November 21st, 2019 AT 8:41 PM

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