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System Diagnosis



Table A: Security Indicator Does Not Light:




TABLE A: SECURITY INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT (TABLE 1).
1. Check the security indicator, wiring and terminal contact for an open. Repair or replace as necessary.

Table A: Security Indicator Does Not Light:




TABLE A: SECURITY INDICATOR DOES NOT LIGHT (TABLE 2).

Table B: System Won't Arm:




TABLE B: SYSTEM WON'T ARM, INDICATOR FLASHES AFTER POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH IS LOCKED.

Table C: System Won't Arm:




TABLE C: SYSTEM WON'T ARM; SECURITY INDICATOR STAYS ON AFTER DOOR IS CLOSED.
1. Check the door jamb switches, tamper switches, keyless entry module (if equipped), and wiring for a short to ground.
2. If results are correct, replace the theft deterrent module.

Table D: System Won't Cancel:




TABLE D: SYSTEM WON'T CANCEL ARMING WHEN POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH IS UNLOCKED.


Table E: System Won't Disarm With Door Key:




TABLE E: SYSTEM WON'T DISARM WITH DOOR KEY.
^ Connect: test lamp
^ At: theft deterrent module connector (disconnected).
^ Condition: Hold key in UNLOCK position in each door lock cylinder.


Table F: Alarms Won't Operate:




TABLE F: ALARM WON'T OPERATE: SYSTEM ARMS (TABLE 1).


Table F: Alarms Won't Operate:




TABLE F: ALARM WON'T OPERATE: SYSTEM ARMS (TABLE 2).


Table G: Only The Horns Or Lights Operate:




Table G: (continued):




TABLE G: ONLY THE HORNS OR LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN ALARM IS ACTIVATED. (HORNS AND ALL LIGHTS WORK WHEN OPERATED FROM THEIR SWITCHES.)

Table H: (Table 1) Alarms Sound With No Tamper Input:




Table H: (Table 2) Alarms Sound With No Tamper Input:




TABLE H:
1. ARM system.
^ If there is a false alarm, go to step 2.
^ If there is no false alarm, check the condition of the door jamb switches and tamper switches. If contacts are too close together moisture may cause a false alarm. Check LT BLU(263) and BLK/WHT(624) wires for intermittent shorts to ground.

2. With alarms sounding, disconnect theft deterrent controller module connector.
^ If alarm stops, go to table 2.
^ If alarms continue, go to table 1.


Table I: Security Indicator Flashes:




TABLE I: SECURITY INDICATOR FLASHES WITH IGNITION ON AND A DOOR OPEN OR SYSTEM WILL NOT DISARM WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON.