Conditions for Clearing the DTC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. 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: Instrument Cluster Schematics , and Body Control System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Displays and Gauges Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Install a scan tool. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF. With the scan tool, observe the Key In Ignition parameter in the BCM Inputs data list. Does the Key In Ignition parameter display Yes?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 4
3	Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF. Observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the BCM Inputs data list. Turn the ignition OFF. Does the Battery Voltage parameter display Active 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 . 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 body control module (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	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