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DTC B3935
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure
Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC B3935 57
- Transponder Authentication Error
Circuit/System Description
When an ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition is switched ON, the transponder embedded in the head of the key is
energized by the exciter coils surrounding the ignition lock cylinder. The energized transponder transmits a signal that contains its unique value,
which is received by the theft deterrent module (TDM). The TDM then compares this value to a value stored in memory. This stored value is the
learned key code. If the value is correct, the TDM will send the prerelease password via the serial data circuit to the engine control module (ECM).
If the transponder value does not match the learned key code or a transponder value is not received, the TDM will send the start disable password to
the ECM.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* Ignition is in the Accessory or Run position.
* A valid transponder value has been read.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
* The transponder value is valid and matches the value stored in the TDM memory.
* The transponder calculation to the challenge from the TDM does not match the TDM calculation.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* Vehicle starting will be disabled.
* The security indicator will be illuminated.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A current DTC will be cleared when a valid transponder value has been read and authenticated.
* A history DTC will be cleared after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles or when a scan tool is used to clear DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Immobilizer Schematics (See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Immobilizer
Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Immobilizer Description and Operation (without Y41) (See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Description and
Operation/Immobilizer Description and Operation (Without Y41))Immobilizer Description and Operation (with Y41) (See: Accessories and
Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Description and Operation/Immobilizer Description and Operation (With Y41))
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
