Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC):

The Vehicle Theft Deterrent's logic is contained within the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The PC will read an R-Code from the PASSLOCK TM Lock Cylinder within a certain timing window. If the R-Code is correct and within the timed window, the PC will PASS THEFT and will transmit it's coded password to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). There are two ways the PC may enter a theft mode; a bad timing cycle, or a bad R-Code.

If the R-Code is not read within the window, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent will go into a SHORT TAMPER MODE during which the it will not allow the car to operate for 4 seconds and the telltale will flash. After 3 consecutive failed timings, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) will go into it's LONG TAMPER MODE. In this mode, the telltale will flash and the Fuel Injectors will be shut off for approximately 10 minutes. Please note, before ANY TAMPER MODE, the vehicle may start; however the car will quickly stall. If the IPC receives the wrong R-Code, the VTD will immediately go into it's LONG TAMPER MODE in which the vehicle's fuel injection will be locked-out for 10 minutes as described above.

The THEFT SYSTEM Telltale will flash while the VTD is in ANY TAMPER MODE. The IPC continually checks the operation of the VTD during the operation of the vehicle. If the THEFT SYSTEM Telltale lights continuously during vehicle operation,