Circuit Operation

The Universal Theft Deterrent System (RPO UA6) operates separately from the Personal Automotive Security System (PASS-Key(R) II). The system is designed to provide a warning in the event of force entry through the doors and trunk. When a forced entry is attempted, the alarm warning system trips causing the horn to sound intermittently and the exterior lamps to flash in unison for approximately 3 minutes. The universal theft deterrent system does not affect engine starting.

The alarm is tripped by closing switches strategically located in the door latch assemblies and the trunk lid lock cylinder tamper switch. If any door is opened or trunk lid lock cylinder violated by rotating or moving in and out without the key, the controller activates the alarm.