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Object Number: 281486  Size: MF
Theft Deterrent System Components
Cell 133: Fuel Tank Module, Instrument Cluster and Passlock Cylinder
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

This DTC is set when the body control module senses incorrect Passlock™ data.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions must be met:

    • The Passlock™ option is enabled.
    • Ignition 0 is active.
    • Three consecutive bad key reads (approximately one second).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The body control module (BCM) enters the tamper mode.
    • The BCM stores DTC B3033 in the BCM memory.
    • The vehicle will not start.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The BCM goes to sleep and reinitializes with the fault cleared.
    • All of the BCM history codes will be cleared after 100 ignition cycles (from OFF to RUN) with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.
    • A Scan Tool is used.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for a bad or broken Passlock™ sensor in the ignition switch.
    • When the diagnostics direct you to take the electrical measurements at the wiring harness junction blocks, refer to Power Distribution Schematics for terminal assignments of the wiring harness junction blocks.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC the problem may be intermittent. Perform the tests shown while wiggling the wiring and connectors. This action often causes the malfunction to appear.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Was the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

Place the body control module (BCM) in auto learn.

Is the BCM placed in auto learn?

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Go to Step 3

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3

Read the DTCs using the Scan Tool .

Have any of the DTCs reset?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Diagnose and repair the DTC as necessary. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to the following procedures:

    •  Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control Systems
    •  Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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6

Clear the DTCs from the memory.

Are the DTCs cleared from the memory?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

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