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Anti-Theft - Perimeter

NOTE: If installing a new Front Electronic Module (FEM), Rear Electronic Module (REM) or Driver Door Module (DDM), the new module must be reconfigured. Refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the perimeter anti-theft system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.







VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester to the data link connector located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the NGS Tester menu. If the NGS Tester does not communicate with the vehicle:
^ check that the program card is correctly installed.
^ check the connections to the vehicle.
^ check the ignition switch position.

4. If the NGS still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the New Generation STAR Tester Manual.
5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If the NGS responds with:
^ CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for FEM, go to Pinpoint Test A.
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for REM, go to Pinpoint Test B.
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for DDM, go to Pinpoint Test C.
^ SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the FEM or REM.
6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern,
go to FEM DTC Index FEM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
or REM DTC Index to continue diagnostics. REM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.