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Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Does Not Disarm with Key Lock Without VE1

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The CTD system does not disarm when the vehicle is unlocked with the key.

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2
  1. Instal a scan tool.
  2. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.

Does the door key unlock parameter display INACTIVE?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3
  1. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.
  2. Insert and rotate a key to the unlock position in the driver's door key cylinder .

Does the door key unlock parameter display ACTIVE as the key is rotated to the unlock position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the driver's door key cylinder for mechanical malfunction (disconnected, binding or bent lock rod, obstructions, etc.).

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the driver door latch door key switch harness connector signal circuit to the driver door latch door key switch harness connector ground circuit.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the driver door latch door key switch harness connector signal circuit and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the driver front door latch door key switch circuit connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the driver door latch door key switch signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

9

Test the driver door latch door key switch ground circuit for a short to voltage or an open circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

Test the driver door latch door key switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door latch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DDM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the driver door latch. Refer to Door Lock Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the DDM. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Does Not Disarm with Key Lock With VE1

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The CTD system does not disarm when the vehicle is unlocked with the key.

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2
  1. Instal a scan tool.
  2. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the passenger door module (PDM) inputs data list.

Does the door key unlock parameter display INACTIVE?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3
  1. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the driver door module (DDM) inputs data list.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key unlock parameter in the passenger door module (PDM) inputs data list.
  3. Insert and rotate a key to the unlock position in the each door key cylinder .

Does each door key unlock parameter display ACTIVE as the key is rotated to the unlock position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the suspect door key cylinder for mechanical malfunction (disconnected, binding or bent lock rod, obstructions, etc.).

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the suspect door latch door key switch harness connector signal circuit to the suspect door latch door key switch harness connector ground circuit.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the suspect door key unlock parameter in the suspect door module inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the suspect door latch door key switch harness connector signal circuit and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the suspect door key unlock parameter in the suspect door module inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the suspect door latch door key switch circuit connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the suspect door key unlock parameter in the suspect door module inputs data list.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the suspect door latch door key switch signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

9

Test the suspect door latch door key switch ground circuit for a short to voltage or an open circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

Test the suspect door latch door key switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect door latch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the suspect door latch. Refer to Door Lock Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the suspect door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2