The content theft deterrent (CTD) system is a software based system in which the body control module (BCM) actively monitors certain inputs to determine if unauthorized vehicle access is being attempted. Based on inputs such as the door ajar switches, the rear compartment ajar switch, and the hood ajar switch, the BCM determines whether a CTD alarm is warranted. If unauthorized access is being detected, the BCM will pulse the vehicle horn and flash the turn signals as a means of theft deterrence.

Schematic Reference

Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, individually open and close each vehicle door while observing the door ajar indicator/message. The indicator/message should accurately transition between the door ajar and door closed state when each door is opened and closed.

⇒	If the door ajar indicator/message does not properly transition when each door is opened and closed, refer to Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction.

2. Open and close the liftgate while observing the rear access indicator/message. The indicator/message should accurately transition between the rear access open and rear access closed state when the trunk is opened and closed.

⇒	If the rear access indicator/message does not properly transition when the liftgate is opened and closed, refer to Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction.

3. Insert the vehicle key into the driver door key cylinder and rotate the cylinder between the lock and unlock positions. Verify the scan tool Door Key Cyl. Unlock Switch parameter cycles between Idle and Unlock.

⇒	If the scan too parameter does not cycle between the specified parameters, refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Does Not Disarm with Key Lock.

4. Completely lower the driver door window and close all vehicle doors.
5. Ignition OFF, arm the CTD system using the keyless entry system by pressing the transmitter LOCK button twice. Verify the scan tool CTD Status parameter displays Armed.

⇒	If not the specified value, refer to Keyless Entry System Inoperative.

6. Without disarming the system, reach in through the open driver window, unlock and open the driver door. Verify the scan tool CTD Status parameter displays Alarm Active.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the BCM.

7. With the door open, verify the vehicle horn is pulsing and the exterior lamps are flashing.

⇒	If the horn is not pulsing, refer to Horns Malfunction.

⇒	If the exterior lights are not flashing, refer to Headlamps Malfunction.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming