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 |
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| Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics Connector End View Reference: Data Communication Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 |
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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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. Did you correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 |
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Go to Step 2 | System OK |