Service Information

Cruze

DTC B291B

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 B291B 00: Content Theft Deterrent Sensor Malfunction

DTC B291B 39: Content Theft Deterrent Sensor Internal Malfunction

DTC B291B 42: Content Theft Deterrent Sensor Calibration Not Programmed

Circuit/System Description

This diagnostic applies to internal microprocessor integrity conditions within the content theft sensor (intrusion/inclination sensor).

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	The ignition is OFF.

•	The vehicle is in Park.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The body control module detects an internal failure within the content theft sensor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The intrusion and inclination output is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	A current DTC is cleared when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.

•	A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Verify that DTC B291B is not set.

⇒	If the DTC is set, program the K38 content theft deterrent sensor. If the DTC resets, replace the K38 content theft deterrent sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for body control module replacement, setup, and programming