DTC B3978-B3982

Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptor

DTC B3978

No Environmental Identifier Received From Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

DTC B3979

No Environmental Identifier Received From HVAC Control Module

DTC B3980

No Environmental Identifier Received From Instrument Cluster

DTC B3981

No Environmental Identifier Received From Electronic Brake Control Module

DTC B3982

No Environmental Identifier Received From Telematics Communication Interface Control Module

For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.

Circuit/System Description

When certain modules are programmed and configured during installation, the module learns a specific environment identifier which is unique to the vehicle. The environment identifier is used to prevent the swapping of control modules between vehicles. The body control module (BCM) is the keeper of the environment identifier. The instrument cluster, electronic brake control module, HVAC control module, inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic Module, and telematics communication interface control module each learn the environment identifier during their configuration process. During vehicle operation, the BCM sends the immobilizer identifier as a challenge and each module responds to the challenge by sending the environment identifier back to the BCM. If the BCM does not send an immobilizer identifier or no environment identifiers are received, vehicle starting is disabled.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition is in the ACCESSORY or RUN position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

No environment identifier was received by the BCM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

  • The security indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
  • Vehicle starting will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC will be cleared when the module learns a correct environment identifier and it is received by the BCM.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Immobilizer Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List

Description and Operation

Immobilizer Description and Operation

Electrical Information ReferenceScan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for control module programming, and setup.