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Circuit Description

The steering column lock control module (SCLCM) receives a discrete input from the automatic transmission shift lever and a serial data input from the body control module (BCM). When the shift lever is in the park position, the switch internal to the automatic transmission shift lever closes sending a high input to the SCLCM. The SCLCM compares the serial data input to the discrete input. If the SCLCM receives a column lock enable command from the BCM and the transmission shift select switch park signal circuit is low, DTC B0005 will set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic supports the following DTC:

DTC B0005 In Park Switch

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs B1327 or B1328 are not set as current.
    • The condition must be present for 300 ms.
    • The condition must be present for 5 consecutive ignition cycles.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • DTC B0005 will set when the SCLCM receives a column lock enable command from the BCM and the transmission shift select switch park signal circuit is low.
    • There is a short to ground, or an open in the transmission shift select switch park signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC B0005 is stored in the SCLCM memory.
    • The SCLCM will command the driver information center (DIC) to display the Service Column Lock Now message.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The SCLCM no longer detects a malfunction in the transmission shift select park signal circuit.
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Column/Ignition Lock Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Park Switch parameter in the SCLCM data list with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool display OFF?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Test the transmission shift select switch park signal circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the steering column lock control module (SCLCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the SCLCM.

  1. Replace the SCLCM. Refer to Steering Column Lock Control Module Replacement .
  2. Perform the setup procedure for the SCLCM. Refer to Control Module Setup .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does DTC B0005 reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK