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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 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

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 .

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 .

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