DTC B3031 Security System Controller in Learn Mode. Chevrolet Tahoe

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Data Link Communications 🢒 DTC B3031 Security System Controller in Learn Mode

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Circuit Description

In this mode, the EVO/Passlock module will learn the current Passlock sensor code value. The following list is the 2 Passlock learn procedures:

•	A 10 minute procedure that requires a Techline terminal.

•	A 30 minute learn procedure that requires a scan tool in order to clear the codes.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	A new (never installed in a vehicle) EVO/Passlock module has been installed and the ignition is turned to ON but is not rotated to crank. Once the ignition switch has been rotated to crank, the EVO/Passlock module will learn the Passlock code.

•	The EVO/Passlock module is in the learn mode but does not see a valid Passlock sensor code because of a sensor or a wiring problem.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

The vehicle will not run and the security telltale will be ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The DTC will clear after an ignition cycle has occurred after the EVO/Passlock module has learned a valid code.

•	EVO/Passlock module history codes will be cleared after 100 ignition cycles with no current codes active.

•	Using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

•	Prior to replacing a EVO/Passlock module ensure all the diagnostics have been completed. If the EVO/Passlock module has been replaced with an existing system condition, the replacement EVO/Passlock module will not learn a new voltage code (DTC B3031) until the original condition has been repaired.

•	Perform a visual inspection of the wiring and the connectors.

•	Inspect the Passlock sensor harness for an intermittent or poor connections (including the in-line connector). Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the numbers on the diagnostic table:

The EVO/Passlock module learns an analog voltage code when the ignition switch is turned to the crank position. If a Passlock module is replaced and the ignition is turned to the ON position, DTC B3031 will set until the module sees a crank switch position or until the Passlock sensor has latched.

Turning the ignition switch to crank will reset DTC B3031 in a new module.

If a conditions in 1 of the following circuits, troubleshoot the appropriate DTC prior to diagnosing DTC B3031:

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Did you perform the VTD Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

Has the EVO/Passlock module recently been replaced?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

Turn the ignition switch to crank and the back to the ON position. In the crank position the EVO/Passlock module will receive an analog voltage code from the sensor.

Is the operation complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

Connect a scan tool.
Read the Passlock system current diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Inspect for the following DTCs:

•

DTC B2947

•

DTC B2948

•

DTC B2957

•

DTC B2958

Is 1 or more of the DTCs set?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying

Go to Step 5

Replace the Passlock sensor in the electronic column lock module assembly.

•	With Tilt Wheel and Column Shift

-	To disassemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

-	To assemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

•	With Tilt Wheel and Floor Shift

-	To disassemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

-	To assemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

•	With Standard Wheel and Column Shift

-	To disassemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.

-	To assemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.

•	With Standard Wheel and Floor Shift

-	To disassemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.

-	To assemble the lock module assembly, refer to Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

Replace the EVO/Passlock module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 7

Reconnect all the previously disconnected connectors and the components.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Connect the scan tool.
Clear the DTCs.
Perform 1 of the following Passlock reprogramming procedures:

•	PASSLOCK Reprogramming Seed and Key

•	PASSLOCK Reprogramming Auto Learn

Is the repair complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent