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2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5L Eng

B2960
REQUESTED INFORMATION

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
via serial data to indicate that fuel should be delivered to the engine. The Passlock controller also
interfaces with the driver displays subsystem to indicate, via the Security telltale, the Passlock
subsystem status and acute subsystem failures.

Conditions For Setting The DTC

The body control module (BCM) will inspect for a valid code when the ignition is rotated
from ON to CRANK and will continue to monitor the signal during the engine running
period.

The BCM is reading a valid but different code value than previously learned form the
Passlock sensor.

Diagnostic Aids

Use a scan tool in order to inspect the Passlock data voltage and the Passlock code.

Inspect for poor connections at the Passlock sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

DTC B2960

Step Action Yes No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Go to

Theft Deterrent? Diagnostic
1
Go to System Check -
Step 2 Theft Deterrent

1. Install a scan tool.

2. Momentarily rotate the ignition switch

to CRANK. Do not start the vehicle.

2 3. Release the ignition switch to ON. Go to Testing

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4. Select the body control module (BCM) for Intermittent

display DTCs function on the scan tool. Conditions and
Poor
Does the scan tool display DTC B2960 as a Go to Connections in
current DTC? Step 3 Wiring Systems

Does the scan tool display DTC B2947, B2948, Go to

B2957, or B2958? Diagnostic
Trouble
3
Code
(DTC)
List Go to Step 4

Have you performed the Passlock learn Go to

4
procedure? Step 5 Go to Step 7

Inspect for poor connections at the Passlock

sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
5 Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector
Repairs in Wiring Systems.Did you find and Go to
correct the condition? Step 8 Go to Step 6

Replace the Passlock sensor. Refer to Ignition

6 Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Go to
Column.Did you complete the replacement? Step 8 -

Perform the Programming Theft Deterrent

7 System Components procedure.Is the repair Go to
complete? Step 8 -

1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the

DTCs.

2. Turn OFF the ignition.

3. Momentarily rotate the ignition switch

8 to CRANK. Do not start the vehicle.

4. Release the ignition switch to ON.

5. Select the body control module display

DTCs function on the scan tool. Go to
Step 3 System OK
Does the DTC reset?

Action Taken When The DTC Sets

The vehicle will not start if the fault occurs before you start the vehicle. The Security
indicator will be FLASHING.

If the vehicle is running when the fault occurs, the BCM will be in the fail enable mode
allowing the vehicle to start and run. The Security indicator will be ON.

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Conditions For Clearing The DTC

The DTC will clear once an ignition cycle occurs without the fault recurring.

The BCM history codes will clear once 100 concurrent ignition cycles occur without the
fault recurring.

Using a scan tool

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