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Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: Ignition OFF, all doors closed

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

  1. Observe the instrument cluster
  2. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.

Does the SECURITY indicator turn OFF after a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the ON position?

Go to Door Ajar Indicator Inoperative in Doors

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). 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 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 4

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2