For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views DEFINITION: The Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system does not arm, or does not alarm upon an unauthorized entry.
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 |

1. Make sure the trunk is closed completely.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Observe the Trunk Open message on the driver information center.

Does the driver information center display TRUNK OPEN?

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Body Rear End

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Open the driver window.
2. Unlock the door.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.
4. Open the driver door.
5. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator flash?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 | Do the courtesy lamps operate properly? | Go to Security Indicator Inoperative | Go to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative
5 |

1. Lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch.
2. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator change from flashing to ON steady?

Go to Step 6

Go to Power Door Locks Inoperative

6 |

1. Close all of the doors, the hood, and rear compartment lid.

Important: Ensure that both of the doors, the hood, and the rear compartment lid are closed. The Content Theft Deterrent System will not arm if both of the doors, the hood, and rear compartment lid are not closed.

2. Observe the SECURITY indicator.

Does the SECURITY indicator turn off in about 30 seconds?

Go to Step 7

Go to Courtesy Lamps Always On

7 |

1. Keeping the key fob out of range of the vehicle, reach in and pull the manual release lever for the driver door.
2. Open the driver door.

Do all of the alarm mode functions activate (parking lights flash, horn pulses, and theft deterrent alarm sounds) ?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 8

8 | Do the parking lights flash? | Go to Horn Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode | Go to 59197