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Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With the scan tool, command the Security indicator ON and OFF.

Does the Security indicator turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector containing the security indicator control circuit.

Does the Security indicator remain illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the security indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

5

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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