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B3101




DTC B3101

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B3101
- Keyless Entry Data Link Circuit Range/Performance

Circuit/System Description

The OnStar module communicates with the RKE module through the IPC. The IPC is the gateway connecting the OnStar and RKE. Using data link circuit the OnStar module can send a signal to RKE in order to control the door lock/unlock.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The OnStar module did not receive the response from RKE module.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The OnStar module can not control the door lock/unlock.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The current DTC clears when the fault is no longer present.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Data Communication Schematics (with WHB) (Data Communication Schematics (with WHB))Data Communication Schematics (without WHB) (Data Communication Schematics (without WHB))
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify that the remote keyless entry door lock and unlock functions operate normal.

If the remote keyless entry door lock and unlock functions do not operate normal refer to Symptoms - Keyless Entry (Symptoms - Keyless Entry).

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.