B2958

DTC B2958

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Passlock system is provided in order to prevent vehicle theft if the ignition lock cylinder is forced to rotate. The Passlock controller reads the coded Passlock data signal. The data consists of a voltage generated by a voltage divider network created between the Passlock assembly and the Passlock controller. If the data is correct, indicating rotation of the lock cylinder with the proper mechanically cut key, then the Passlock controller sends a password to the Powertrain controller over the class 2 bus to indicate that fuel should be delivered to the engine. The Passlock controller also interfaces with the driver displays subsystem to indicate, via a Security telltale, the Passlock subsystem's status and acute subsystem failures.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The ignition switch is ON.
- The BCM signal input is greater than 4.9 volts for 1 second after turning the ignition switch to the CRANK position.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The DTC will set only when the engine is running
- The security indicator will be ON.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The current DTC will clear once an ignition cycle has occurred without the fault recurring.
- After 100 concurrent ignition cycles occur without the fault recurring, a history DTC clears.
- Using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Inspect the Passlock sensor harness for an intermittent or a short to battery.
- You may be directed to this table from the VTD Diagnostic System Check without a DTC B2958 being set. If you were directed to this table, follow all of the steps in this diagnostic table.
- When directed to this table, DTC B2958 may have a history status.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1 - 3:

Steps 4 - 11:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Test for a short to voltage on ignition key resistor circuit.
3. Tests for a short to voltage on the off/run/crank voltage circuit.