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Symptoms



SYMPTOMS - THEFT DETERRENT

IMPORTANT: Preliminary Checks Before Starting
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2. Review the vehicle theft deterrent description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation.
3. Review the content theft deterrent description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Passlock(TM) system.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode Inoperative
- Horn Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode
- Lights Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode
- Security Indicator Inoperative
- The engine cranks and will not start, no security light ON-Refer to DTC B2958. B2958