Theft Deterrent

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

The powertrain control module (PCM) verifies that the password received from the theft deterrent control module via the class 2 serial data circuit is correct. The PCM can learn only one enable password. If the enable password is correct, the PCM enables the starter and fuel delivery systems.

The PCM disables the starter and fuel delivery systems if any of the following conditions occur:
- The enable password is incorrect.
- The system disable password is sent by the theft deterrent control module.
- No passwords are received - there is no communication with the theft deterrent control module.