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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The CTD system will not ARM or DISARM properly.

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent ?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

  1. Open the driver's window.
  2. Unlock the doors using the power door lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter.
  3. Remove the keys from the ignition.
  4. Open the driver's door.
  5. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator flash?

Go to Step 3

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

3

  1. Lock the vehicle using the power door lock switches or the keyless entry transmitter.
  2. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator change from flashing to on steady?

Go to Step 4

Go to Power Door Locks Inoperative

4

  1. Close all of the doors.
  2. Important: Ensure that all the doors are closed. The Content Theft Deterrent System will not arm itself without all of the doors being closed.

  3. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator turn off in about 30 seconds?

Go to Step 5

Go to Courtesy or Dome Lamps Always On

5

  1. Reach in and unlock the driver's door.
  2. Open the driver's door.

Do all of the Alarm mode functions activate (parking lights flash and horn pulses)?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Disarm the CTD system by inserting the door key into the driver door lock cylinder and rotate it to the unlock position.

Do all of the Alarm mode functions stop?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Power Door Lock Key Cylinder Switches Inoperative

7

Do any of the alarm functions activate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative

8

Do the horns pulse only?

Go to Lights Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode

Go to Horn Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode