Code Definition

B3061 — Wrong Transponder

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Holden

About B3061

B3061 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Holden vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

B3061 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

The Body Control Module (BCM) or theft deterrent module reads the transponder data sent by the ignition key during the security authentication process. DTC B3061 is set when the module detects a transponder identification code that is not recognised, not programmed to the vehicle, or does not match the stored security data. The transponder chip in the key must return an identity that matches the BCM records before the immobiliser will disarm and allow the engine to start. When this code is set the vehicle may crank but not start, may start and immediately stall, or may fail to crank at all, an...

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