Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Ignition Switch: Description and Operation

PASSLOCK IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER
The Passlock ignition lock cylinder is a locking cylinder that turns a rotating magnet past a stationary hall effect sensor creating Passlock data which is sent to the Body Control Module (BCM). The Passlock ignition lock cylinder is interfaced with the (BCM) via a three-wire connection (power, ground, and data).