B2205

B2205-00-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
During a Passive Entry or Keyless Go event.

- Set Condition:
The Radio Frequency Hub (RF Hub) will receive and monitor the VIN message from the PCM and record the VIN if different from the last VIN. If the module was used on a previous vehicle, the VIN will be set to that vehicle and the module will have to be replaced.

- NOTE: Do not attempt to swap RF Hub modules. If a RF Hub module has been used on one vehicle, it cannot be used on another vehicle.





1. CHECK THE VEHICLE VIN
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, "REPORTS", "ECU Details Report".
3. Scroll down to "RF Hub", read the "VIN Original" and compare it to the actual vehicle VIN.

Does the RF Hub VIN Original match the vehicle VIN?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Go To 3

2. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. With the scan tool, select: RF Hub, "System Tests".
3. Perform the "RF Hub LF Antennas Verification Test".
4. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B2205-00-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH as active?

Yes

- Replace the RF Hub module. Radio Frequency Module (RF Hub) - Removal.
- NOTE: If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.

- Replace the Steering Column Lock Module. Shaft Lock Module - Removal
- Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF HUB) VERIFICATION TEST. RF Hub Verification Test

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

3. RESET ECU
1. With the scan tool, select "Misc Functions"
2. With the scan tool, perform the "Reset ECU" routine.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Try to start the engine three times.

Did the engine start?

Yes

- Test complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Radio Frequency Hub module. Radio Frequency Module (RF Hub) - Removal.
- NOTE: If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.

- Replace the Steering Column Lock Module. Shaft Lock Module - Removal
- Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB VERIFICATION TEST. RF Hub Verification Test