PASS-Key Diagnostic System Check. Opel Sintra 1999

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1

1. Connect a scan tool.
2. Turn the Ignition ON
3. Inspect the system for the PASS-Key® III module data.

Is PASS-Key® III module data present?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Using the scan tool, obtain PK3 module DTC's.

The following list is of possible DTCs that directly affect the PASS-Key® III system:

• | DTC B0686 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Indicator Circuit Range (Over Current)

• | DTC B0687 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Indicator Circuit Low

• | DTC B0688 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Indicator Circuit High

• | DTC B0689 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Indicator Circuit Open

• | DTC B1009 - PASS-Key® III - EEPROM Checksum Error

• | DTC B2955 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Sensor Data Circuit Malfunction

• | DTC B2960 - PASS-Key® III - Security System Sensor Data Incorrect But Valid

Are any PASS-Key® III DTC set?

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• | Go to DTC B0686 Sec Sys Ind Circuit Range (Over Current)

• | Go to DTC B0687 Security System Indicator Circuit Low

• | Go to DTC B0688 Security System Indicator Circuit High

• | Go to DTC B0689 Sec Sys Indicator Circuit Open

• | Go to DTC B1009 EEPROM Checksum Error

• | Go to DTC B2955 Security System Sensor Data CKT Malf

• | Go to DTC B2960 Sec Sys Sensor Data Incorrect but Valid

Go to Step 17

3 | Using the scan tool, obtain PCM data. Is PCM data obtained? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Data Link Communications System Check
4 | Inspect for an open in CKT 1807 between S236 and the PK3 module terminal B. Was a problem found? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 | Repair the open in CKT 1807. Has the repair been made? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
6 | Inspect the PASS KEY fuse. Is the fuse OK? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 12
7 | Inspect the PCM fuse. Is the fuse OK? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 13
8 | Using a test light, backprobe the PK3 module connector at terminal A and ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 14
9 | Using a test light, backprobe the PK3 module connector at terminal E and ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 15
10 | Using a test light, backprobe the PK3 module connector at terminal E and terminal C. Is the test light ON? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 16
11 | Inspect the PK3 module connector for proper connection. If connector is OK, Replace the PK3 module. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | Go to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components | --
12 | Inspect for a short to ground in CKT 3140. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
13 | Inspect for a short to ground in CKT 439. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --

14

Repair the following condition in CKT 3140.

• | a poor connection

• | an open

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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Go to Step 1

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15

Repair the following condition in CKT 439.

• | a poor connection

• | an open

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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Go to Step 1

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16 | Repair the open in CKT 1550. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
17 | Turn the key OFF. While observing the PASS KEY telltale, Turn the key ON. Does the PASS KEY telltale illuminate for 2 seconds and then go OFF? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 11
18 | Turn the ignition key to START and then release to RUN. Does the engine start and run? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 19

19

Inspect CKT 229 for the following:

• | an open

• | a short to ground

• | a short to voltage

Is there a problem with the circuit?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 11

20 | Repair the fault in CKT 229. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked. | -- | Go to Step 1 | --