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Important: The factory sets the theft deterrent shock sensor to a middle range of sensitivity. Depending on your area or usage, the factory setting may be too sensitive or not sensitive enough. Make sure that the tamper label on the knob that adjusts the shock sensor is not broken or altered. If the label is broken or altered, the shock sensor may be misadjusted to a setting that is less or more sensitive.

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Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check-Theft Deterrent?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

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  1. Arm the CTD system.
  2. Tap the shock sensor.

Does the shock sensor operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Enter the body control module (BCM) diagnostic mode. Refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features in Body Control System.
  2. Access the theft deterrent shock sensor.
  3. While in the diagnostic mode, tap the shock sensor with your index finger.

Does the BCM chime sound when you tap the shock sensor?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

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The shock sensor may be misadjusted. In order to adjust the shock sensor, refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation .

Is the adjustment complete?

Go to Step 20

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  1. Disconnect the shock sensor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor battery voltage circuit and ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

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Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor battery voltage circuit and a good ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

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Repair the open in the shock sensor battery voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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Repair the open in the shock sensor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor tamper input signal circuit and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is connected (the horn may also sound)?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 16

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Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor shock input signal circuit and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is connected (the horn may also sound)?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 13

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Test for and repair a poor connection at the shock sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

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Replace the shock sensor. Refer to Shock Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

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Connect a test lamp between the BCM connector shock sensor shock input signal circuit and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is connected (the horn may also sound)?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

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Repair the open in the shock sensor shock signal input circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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Test for and repair a poor connection at the BCM shock sensor shock input signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

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Connect a test lamp between the BCM connector shock sensor tamper input signal circuit and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is connected (the horn may also sound)?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

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Repair the open in the shock sensor tamper input signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

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Test for and repair a poor connection at the BCM connector shock sensor tamper input signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

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Important: When replacing the BCM, perform the relearn procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control Sytem.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 20

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

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