Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspect for a short between the Passlock sensor power circuit and the Passlock sensor ground circuit, or a short to ground on the Passlock sensor power circuit.