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
^ Disables fuel delivery to the engine

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 communicates a fuel enable signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) when the system is disarmed.

The BCM also provides feature customization of the following modes. Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Circuit Description in Theft Deterrent 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