Pinpoint Test Q: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Test Q: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On

Normal Operation

The Instrument Cluster (IC) interacts with the PCM and controls the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) function based upon the status of the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System).

The anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to the ON or START position. If there is a PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) concern, the anti-theft indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to the ON or the START position. The PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at key off to act as a visual theft deterrent.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) concern

- IC (Instrument Cluster)

PINPOINT TEST Q : THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON

Q1 CARRY OUT THE IC (Instrument Cluster) ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL

- Ignition ON.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IC (Instrument Cluster) DataLogger.

- Select the IC (Instrument Cluster) anti-theft indicator (THEFT_LMP) active command. Command the anti-theft indicator on and off while observing the anti-theft indicator.

Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off?

Yes
GO to Q2.

No
INSTALL a new IC (Instrument Cluster). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.

Q2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE CONTINUOUS IC (Instrument Cluster) SELF-TEST

- Check for recorded IC (Instrument Cluster) DTCs from the continuous self-test.

Are any PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) related DTCs recorded?

Yes
REFER to Antitheft and Alarm Systems.

No
INSTALL a new IC (Instrument Cluster). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.