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Security Indicator Malfunction



Security Indicator Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Strategy Based Diagnosis
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions

Circuit/System Description

The security indicator acts as a status indicator for the content theft deterrent (CTD) system when the ignition if OFF and a fault indicator for the immobilizer system with the ignition ON. When either the body control module (BCM) or theft deterrent module (TDM) requires the security indicator to be illuminated, a serial data message is sent to the instrument panel cluster (IPC), which will illuminate the indicator.

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, verify the security indicator illuminates when performing the scan tool IPC Display Test.

If the security indicator does not illuminate, replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup and programming.