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For 1990-2009 cars only

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 junction blocks, refer to Power Distribution Schematics in Wiring Systems for terminal assignments of the 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

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 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 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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