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Content Theft Deterrent

The BCM type 4 features a content theft deterrent system which is designed to deter vehicle vandalism and theft. The content theft deterrent system perform the following functions:
^ Flashes the exterior lights
^ Sounds the horn

The BCM monitors the status of the following components:
^ The doors
^ The lock cylinders
^ The liftgate
^ The sliding doors
^ The shock sensor
^ The power door locks
^ The keyless entry system

The BCM operates the following components according to the mode of system operation:
^ The exterior lights
^ The horn
^ The security indicator lamp

The BCM also provides feature customization of the following modes. Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Circuit Description for more information:
^ The theft deterrent mode
^ The shock sensor mode
^ The arm/disarm mode

The Body Control Module (BCM) provides diagnostics to assist service technicians during troubleshooting. The BCM has the following diagnostic capabilities when entering the diagnostics mode:
^ Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
^ Input/output tests