B3028

DTC B3028 Starter Relay Interface Short To Ground:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Theft Deterrent (VTD) Module controls the starter relays at connector terminal G, CKT 625 (YEL/BLK). The VTD module monitors this output to determine if it is within a valid operating range.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING DTC
The VTD module detects that CKT 625 (YEL/BLK) is shorted to ground for approximately 1.2 seconds or more.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ Stores a DTC B3028 in the VTD module memory.
^ No driver warning message will be displayed for this DTC.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING DTC
^ The VTD module detects that CKT 625 (YEL/BLK) is no longer shorted to ground for approximately 1.2 seconds or more.
^ A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
^ Use the On-Boards clearing DTCs feature.
^ Use a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Check circuit 625 (YEL/BLK) for a short to ground.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
1. Perform the Theft Deterrent System Diagnostic System Check before continuing with the diagnosis of this DTC.
2. Determines whether the malfunction is in the underhood fuse block.
3. Determines whether the malfunction is in the circuit or the VTD module.
7. Clear all DTCs after the repair procedure is complete.