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Diagnostic Instructions

    â€¢ Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    â€¢ Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    â€¢  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B3924: DVD Player Theft Locked

Circuit/System Description

This DTC will set when the rear seat entertainment (RSE) system is switched from the OFF to ON position. The DVD player and audio/video interface module communicate with each other to verify that a security code relayed between the two components is valid. The DTC will pass when the both components acknowledge a matching code.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    â€¢ The radio is ON.
    â€¢ Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    â€¢ The RSE system transitions from OFF to ON.
    â€¢ This DTCs will set when there is a security code mismatch.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The system will enter the Theft Detected Mode and "Security Error" is displayed on the screen.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    â€¢ The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
    â€¢ The history DTC will clear after 50 fault-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Video System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Video Entertainment System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    â€¢  Circuit Testing
    â€¢  Connector Repairs
    â€¢  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    â€¢  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify that DTC B3924 is not set and/or "Security Error" is not displayed on the screen.
  2. ⇒If the DTC is set and/or "Security Error" is displayed on the screen attempt DVD player to rear seat entertainment interface module auto-learn procedure.
  3. Ignition ON, RSE system ON, select the DVD function for the system, verify that DVD player functions correctly.
  4. ⇒If the RSE system fails to function correctly, replace the DVD player.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Video Disc Player Replacement