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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 circuit supplies the Passlock™ data to the body control module (BCM) from the Passlock™ sensor, CKT 1836.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions must be met:

    • The Passlock™ option is enabled.
    • Ignition 0 is active.
    • The Passlock™ code data CKT 1836 is shorted to voltage for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The BCM enters the tamper mode.
    • The BCM stores the DTC B2958 in the BCM memory.
    • The vehicle will not start or the vehicle will start and the security indicator will illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/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

    • When the diagnostics direct you to take electrical measurements at the junction blocks, refer to Power Distribution Schematics in Wiring Systems for terminal assignments of the wiring harness junction blocks.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Perform the test shown while wiggling the wiring and connectors. This action often causes the malfunction to appear.

Test Description

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

  1. This step determines if a short to the battery exists in CKT 1836 between the BCM and the Passlock® sensor.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C2.
  2. Disconnect the Passlock® sensor connector terminal A.
  3. Use J 39200 in order to measure the voltage in CKT 1836 between the Passlock® connector terminal A and ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

B+

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 1836 between the Passlock® connector terminal A and the BCM connector C2 terminal B6. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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4

Use the J 39200 in order to measure the resistance in CKT 1836 between the BCM connector C2 terminal B6 and the Passlock® connector terminal A.

Is the measured resistance within the specified range?

0 - 2ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the open in CKT 1836 between the BCM connector C2 terminal B6 and the Passlock® connector terminal A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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6

Inspect for a poor connection at the BCM connector C2 terminal B6.

Was a poor connection found?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the poor connection at the BCM connector C2 terminal B6. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 12

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8

Inspect for a poor connection at the Passlock® sensor connector terminal A.

Was a poor connection found?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the poor connection at the Passlock® sensor connector terminal A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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10

  1. Replace the Passlock® sensor.
  2. Reconnect the BCM. Refer to the following procedures:
  3. •  Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems
  4. Perform the Reprogramming Procedure Auto Learn.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the BCM. Refer to the following procedures:

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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12

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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