• | 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. |
When a remote key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition is turned ON, the transponder embedded in the remote key is energized by the exciter coils located in the theft deterrent module (TDM) surrounding the ignition lock cylinder. The energized transponder transmits a signal that contains its unique value, which is received by the TDM. The TDM is directly secured to the steering column module (CIM). The CIM compares this unique value to a value stored in memory. If the value is correct, the CIM will request vehicle starting.
Ignition ON
A circuit fault is detected in the theft deterrent module
• | Vehicle starting is disabled |
• | The Service Vehicle Soon lamp will flash and/or the Safeguard Check message is displayed on the driver information center (DIC) |
• | A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer seen. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction free ignition cycles. |
The TDM is directly secured to the CIM. There is no wiring harness connecting the two modules, nor are there any circuits to diagnose.
Immobilizer Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Verify that DTC B1319 is not set.
⇒ | If the DTC is set, replace the theft deterrent module. If the DTC resets, replace the CIM. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for CIM replacement, programming, and setup |