Pinpoint Test Z: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On
Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes
Pinpoint Test Z: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On
Normal Operation
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) interacts with the PCM (non-hybrid) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) (hybrid) and controls the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) function. The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) controls the anti-theft indicator 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 ignition is switched to the ON or START mode. The PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at ignition off to act as a visual theft deterrent for all vehicles.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) concern
- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
PINPOINT TEST Z : THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON
Z1 CHECK THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) DataLogger.
- Select the IPC (Instrument Panel 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 Z2.
No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
Z2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE CONTINUOUS IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) DTCs from the continuous self-test.
Are any PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) -related DTCs recorded?
Yes
REFER to Antitheft and Alarm Systems (non-hybrid) or Antitheft and Alarm Systems (hybrid).
No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.