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Circuit Description

The theft deterrent control module checks memory to see if the learn coded key setting is on. If so, the theft deterrent control module sets this DTC.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3031 Security System Controller In Learn Mode

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch must be ON. The theft deterrent control module cannot have DTC B1327 set as a current DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

If the learn coded key setting is on, the theft deterrent control module sets this DTC.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The theft deterrent control module will learn the key code. The security indicator will be illuminated for this DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The theft deterrent control module clears the current status of the DTC when it does not see the learn coded key setting as on. The DTC will still be retrieved as current until the ignition switch is cycled. The DTC will become a history DTC at that time.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. To set this code, a key with a working transponder was read by the theft deterrent control module. For that key to operate the vehicle a 10-Minute or 30-Minute Re-Learn Procedure must be performed.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Immobilizer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Immobilizer Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Important: If a 10-Minute or 30-Minute Re-Learn Procedure is performed, all keys not learned at that time will be erased and will not be recognized. Perform the Adding Keys procedure on all keys or instruct the customer how to perform the Adding Keys procedure. Refer to Adding Keys .

Perform the TDM programming procedure. Refer to Theft Deterrent Control Module Programming and Setup .

Is the procedure complete?

Go to Step 3

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3

  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 2

System OK