Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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 Connector End View Reference: Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
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 (BCM) data list. Does the Key in Ignition parameter display Yes?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the Ignition 1 parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) data list. Turn the ignition OFF. Does the Ignition 1 parameter display On with the ignition off?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
4	Test the key in ignition signal circuit 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 11	Go to Step 5
5	Test the ground circuit of the ignition key alarm 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 11	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 11	Go to Step 9
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 11	Go to Step 10
8	Repair the short to voltage in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you correct the condition?	Go to Step 11	-
9	Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 11	-
10	Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 11	-
11	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. Does the DTC reset?	Go to Step 2	System OK