Content Theft Deterrent Malfunction

Content Theft Deterrent Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The content theft deterrent system is a software based system in which the body control module (BCM) actively monitors certain inputs to determine if unauthorized vehicle access is being attempted. Based on inputs such as the door ajar switches, the rear compartment ajar switch, and the hood ajar switch, the BCM determines whether a content theft deterrent alarm is warranted. If unauthorized access is being detected, the BCM will pulse the vehicle horn and flash the exterior lamps as a means of theft deterrence.

Diagnostic Aids

The scan tool BCM Content Theft Deterrent Trigger History 1, 2, and 3 parameters can be used to help isolate an intermittent unwanted content theft deterrent alarm. These parameters are a rolling history of the previous three causes of a theft deterrent alarm. If all three parameters are indicating the same alarm trigger, the indicated input should be the starting point when diagnosing an intermittent concern.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Theft Deterrent System Schematics Theft Deterrent System Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation

Theft Systems Description and Operation Theft Systems
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify each indicator/message transition between the ajar and closed state while opening and closing each vehicle door, hood, and rear compartment.

• If the indicator/message does not change
Refer to Hood Ajar Indicator/Message Malfunction, Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction , or Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction Trunk Ajar Indicator Malfunction.

• If each indicator/message changes

3. Completely lower the driver door window and close all vehicle doors, ignition OFF.
4. Arm the content theft deterrent system by locking the doors with the keyless entry transmitter.
5. Verify the scan tool BCM Content Theft Deterrent Alarm Status parameter is Armed.

• If not Armed
Refer to Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Active) Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Active)Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Passive) Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Passive).

• If Armed

6. Without disarming the system, reach in through the open driver window and open the driver door.
7. Verify the scan tool BCM Content Theft Deterrent Alarm Status parameter is Alarm.

• If not Alarm
Replace the K9 body control module.

• If Alarm

8. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup