Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
- 3: Tests for a magnetic field near the ignition lock cylinder.
DTC B3033
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
| 3 | Inspect the area around the ignition lock cylinder for any device which could create a magnetic field, audio speaker, magnet, etc. Is there a magnetic device near the ignition lock cylinder? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Remove the device creating the magnetic force. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 5 | 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 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Replace the Passlock™ sensor. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (Without Key)
or Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement (With Key)
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Perform the Passlock™ learn procedure. Refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 8 | You may have to wait up to 10 minutes in order to reset the BCM and synchronize all of the Passlock™ components.
Does the DTC reset? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |