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Theft Deterrent System Components
Theft Deterrent Passlock ™ Lock Cylinder

Circuit Description

In this mode, the body control module (BCM) will learn the current Passlock™ sensor code value.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is cycled to CRANK and released to ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • A new BCM has been installed and the ignition is turned to the ON position but not rotated to the CRANK position. Once the ignition switch has been rotated to the CRANK position, the BCM will learn the Passlock™ code. The theft relearn procedure will need to be run in order to make the powertrain control module (PCM) receive the correct fuel enable password.
    • The BCM is in the learn mode but does not see a valid Passlock™ sensor code because of a sensor or wiring problem.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The vehicle will not start.
    • The SECURITY indicator illuminates.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The BCM is programmed and learns the correct ignition cylinder key code.
    • Current DTCs will clear after one ignition cycle if the malfunction is no longer present.
    • All of the BCM history codes will be cleared after 100 ignition cycles (from OFF to ON) with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Perform the tests shown while wiggling the wiring and connectors. This will often cause the malfunction to appear.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Tests for the proper operation of the Passlock™ sensor circuits. Diagnose the appropriate DTC prior to diagnosing DTC B3031.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Was the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Momentarily rotate the ignition switch to CRANK (do not start the vehicle).
  3. Release the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Select the body control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display DTC B3031 as a current DTC?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Does the scan tool display DTC B2947, B2948, B2957, or B2958?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 6

4

Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. 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 9

Go to Step 5

5

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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6

Inspect for poor connections at the Passlock ™ sensor. 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 9

Go to Step 7

7

Important: Perform the relearn procedure for the Passlock™ sensor. Refer to Programming Replacement Lock Cylinder, Body Control Module or Powertrain Control Module .

Replace the Passlock™ sensor.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

Perform the Passlock™ learn procedure. Refer to Programming Replacement Lock Cylinder, Body Control Module or Powertrain Control Module .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 4

System OK