Conditions for Clearing the DTC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The DTC becomes history when the fault is no longer present.
A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
The BCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

DTC B2961

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics
1	Did you perform the Audible Warnings Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With the scan tool, observe the Key In Ignition parameter in the Body Control Module data list. Does the Key In Ignition parameter display Active?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the BCM connector C0. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition input circuit and battery positive voltage. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 4
4	Test the key in ignition input circuit for an open, for a high resistance, or for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 5
5	Test the ground circuit of the key in ignition switch for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ignition switch. 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 10	Go to Step 8
7	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of 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 10	Go to Step 9
8	Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
9	IMPORTANT: Perform the set up procedure for the replacement BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. 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