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Vauxhall Astra J15 · Safety and Security
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DTC B3031

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Immobilizer › Other Information › DTC B3031
Safety and SecurityDTC B3031

DTC B3031

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor

DTC B3031 00:  Security Controller In Learn Mode Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

When learning a coded key, the body control module is placed in learn mode. DTC B3031 will set automatically as an indicator that the system is in learn mode and not as a fault indicator. Once the coded key is learned, learn mode will be exited and the DTC cleared. If the BCM does not exit learn mode, B3031 will remain current and indicate a fault. The instrument cluster security indicator will turn ON and the driver information center will display a message.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The immobilizer system is the learn coded keys state.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC B3031 will set any time the BCM enters the learn coded keys state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The security indicator will illuminate. The driver information center will display a message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    •  A current DTC B3031 will be cleared upon the successful exit of learn mode.
    •  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

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Immobilizer Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Wiring Repairs


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Verify the scan tool body control module Total Keys Learned parameter displays a learned key.

    2. If not the specified value, perform the Vehicle Key Relearn procedure. Refer to Replacing Keys .

  2. Perform the Vehicle Key Relearn procedure. Refer to Replacing Keys .

    3. If the Body Control Modules does not exit the learn coded key state after the programming attempt, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup and programming

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