THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM [THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM]


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Description

Theft-deterrent siren or theft-deterrent horn sounded

Possible cause
•  Wiring harness malfunction
•  Malfunction in switch which triggers system
•  BCM malfunction
•  Customer's mis-operation or misunderstanding
System wiring diagram
Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
VERIFY DTCs
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the BCM using the M-MDS.
•  Are any DTCs displayed?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
2
VERIFY OPERATION RECORD
•  Has the operation record been stored?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Diagnosis completed (theft-deterrent system does not operate).
3
VERIFY CONDITION DURING THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM OPERATION
•  Is the condition during theft-deterrent operation “Alarm” or “Arming”?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the BCM. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
4
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS SYSTEM
•  Verify what triggered the theft-deterrent system according to the trigger record, and inspect the switch which triggered the system and the related wiring harness.
•  Is the switch or related wiring harness normal?
Yes
System is normal (explain to the customer that the cause is customer's mis-operation).
No
Replace the malfunctioning part.