Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC becomes history when the fault is no longer present.
A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction free warm-up cycle.
The BCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

DTC B2961

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Audible Warnings Schematics
1	Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster
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 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 BCM data list. Turn OFF the ignition. Does the Ignition 1 parameter display ACTIVE with the ignition OFF?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 11
4	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the BCM connector C2. Connect a test lamp between the key in ignition signal circuit and battery positive voltage. Place the key in the ignition. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
5	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 12	Go to Step 6
6	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 12	Go to Step 9
7	Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit 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 12	Go to Step 11
8	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 12	Go to Step 11
9	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 12	Go to Step 10
10	Replace the ignition key alarm switch. Refer to: Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 12	-
11	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 12	-
12	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