Hello Paige ! It sounds like you have a sick vehicle , lets see if I can help you fix it . Well the code you have has to do with lack of voltage to the ECM -engine control module.
P1633 - Keep Alive Power Voltage Too Low
Indicates that the Keep Alive Power (KAPWR) circuit has experienced a power interrupt.
2000 PCED On Board Diagnostics II
SECTION 5: Pinpoint Tests
Procedure revision date: 01/31/2001
QB: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0603/P1605/P1633
> QB: Introduction
QB1 CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS
Note: If KAPWR is interrupted to the PCM (that is, when a breakout box is installed or the battery is disconnected), DTC P0603/P1605 can be generated on the first power-up.
Are the battery terminal connections in good condition?
Yes
No
KEY OFF. Battery terminals are OK. GO to QB2 .
REPAIR battery terminals as necessary.
QB2 INSPECT ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR PROPER WIRE ROUTING
Is wiring too close to ignition components or wires?
Yes
No
REROUTE as necessary.
Engine compartment wire routing is OK. GO to QB3 .
QB3 CHECK KEEP ALIVE POWER (KAPWR) TO PCM
Note: Refer to the PCM connector pin numbers in the beginning of this pinpoint test.
Does the voltage reading indicate less than 10.5 volts?
Yes
No
ISOLATE and REPAIR open circuit.
No open in KAPWR harness circuit detected. GO to QB4 .
QB4 CHECK FOR REPEAT OF DTC P0603/P1605/P1633
Is DTC P0603, P1605 or P1633 present?
Yes
No
REPLACE the PCM.
REPAIR other DTCs as necessary. If none, testing is complete.
You may want to take this to the repair shop , do you own a volt ohm meter ? Do you know how to use one ?
SOURCE: 2000 lincoln ls i got a trouble code p1633 (KAM)voltage to low
P1633 means KAM (Keep Alive Memory ) Voltage too low. the KAM is caused by low battery voltage and you replace the battery.When you replace the battery the KAM loses Memory and the problems resulting in what you are experiencing now.When replacing a new battery, reconnect the Positive cable first.And use a trickle battery charger set low to the cables before disconnectng the battery . this will keep the voltage to the ECM powered with enough voltage. All you can do now is make the computer relearn the way it should run. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, wait a while 20 seconds or so. then reconnect the cable. I do not know if this is a temporary fix or not but it should re-program the computer.
SOURCE: 2000 Ford Windstar failed inspection for emission.
The code is "Keep Alive Power Voltage Too Low" perhaps you can find something in chilton's regarding this error. Appears to be a communication error
SOURCE: 2001 for tarous code p1633 what does that mean
P1633 means KAM (keep alive memory) power is low. The power that goes to the vehicles computer to hold its memory when the key is off has lost its power. I would start by checking fuses in the fuse panel in the engine compartment(near the radiator support). If the fuses are all good then I would test for power at the computer connector which is also in the engine compartment behind the engine. I don't have the pin number or wire color at the moment (I apologize) since the Ford website is down at the moment. I have repaired this problem in the past by installing another power wire to feed the circuit essentially bypassing the original circuit.
Hope this helps
SOURCE: p1414 code on 2000 v6 mustang
"DTC P1414 indicates electric AIR pump commanded off, but PCM indicates electric AIR pump is on."
"Possible Causes:
-- Open EAIR circuit.
-- Open AIR pump ground.
-- EAIR circuit short to power.
-- Damaged AIR pump.
-- Damaged solid state relay.
-- Damaged PCM."
That's from the service manual. Between you and me? They EAIR system is a POS. In my day, I've wrestled this Ford demon several times. We're talking about emissions on a computer-controlled car, here. Sadly, there's generally no easy fix. Get it to a (not a scan tool) diagnostic tool.
SOURCE: my 1997 expedition, shakes really
Take a close look at the tires, look for bulges and lumps. You may have a slipped belt. Where the rubber delaminates from the reinforcment belt embedded in the tire. If this is the case, you must replace the tire. Also look for missing balance weights. Around the rim you should be able to tell if a weight fell off.
Another very serious possibility is a failed shock absorber. A very rough test is to manually push / bounce one corner of truck down a few times then let go and see if it keeps bouncing more than one time, one and half max. Check all 4 corners.
Otherwise, possible bent rim, missing lug nuts, bad wheel bearing.
Good luck
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