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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Security Indicator Control

2

1

1

--

Ground

--

1

1

--

1. Security Indicator Inoperative

2. Security Indicator ON At All Times

Circuit/System Description

The security indicator is controlled by the body control module (BCM) based on commands from the immobilizer system or the content theft deterrent (CTD) system. With the ignition OFF, the security indicator is commanded by the CTD system. With the ignition ON, the security indicator is commanded by the immobilizer system.

The security indicator is located on the upper instrument panel. When the immobilizer or CTD system requests the indicator be commanded ON, the BCM applies B+ to the security indicator control circuit, illuminating the indicator.

Reference Information

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

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the security indicator ON and OFF with a scan tool. The security indicator should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the theft LED.
  2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
  5. Ignition ON, command the security indicator ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  6. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the theft LED.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  LED Indicator Replacement - Vehicle Security System
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming