Engine Will Not Start (Install Theft Immobilizer)

Some customers may comment on a no start condition when using the key to unlock the doors after remote entry was not functional.

This condition may be caused by the vehicle theft deterrent system, which requires the doors to be unlocked with the remote entry so that the system is deactivated and the engine can be started. In high power frequency areas (airports, hospitals and the like), the remote entry signal is not strong enough to unlock the doors and unlocking the doors with the key will not deactivate the theft deterrent system.

An immobilizer system, P/N 12479700 is available to enhance the vehicle's theft deterrent characteristics. Install the immobilizer system using the procedure listed below.

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
2. Remove the instrument panel (IP) left insulator panel. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.
3. Remove the IP center insulator panel. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.
4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.



5. Attach Velcro® to the back of the immobilizer module (1) and install the module onto the IP support. Attach the module on the support with the connectors facing towards the floor of the vehicle.
6. To establish the power connection to the immobilizer, follow these steps:

6.1.	Locate connector C1 of the body control module (BCM).

6.2.	Locate terminal A2 on the connector. This wire is the positive battery circuit (1140) and is orange in color.

6.3.	Strip a section of the insulation from this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector.

6.4.	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the red identifier and cut the wire to length.

6.5.	Route the immobilizer wire along the body wiring harness.

6.6.	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the section of circuit 1140.

7. To establish a ground connection to the immobilizer, follow these steps:

7.1.	Locate connector C1 of the BCM.

7.2.	Locate terminal A1 on the connector. This wire is a ground circuit (1850) and is black in color.

7.3.	Strip a section of the insulation from this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector.

7.4.	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the no color identifier and cut the wire to length.

7.5.	Route the immobilizer wire along the body wiring harness.

7.6.	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the section of circuit 1850.

8. To establish a chassis ground connection, follow these steps:

8.1.	Locate connector C1 of the BCM.

8.2.	Locate terminal B1 on the connector. This wire is a ground circuit (1850) and is black in color.

8.3.	Strip a section of the insulation from this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector.

8.4.	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the text identifier "CH CH" and cut the wire to length.

8.5.	Route the immobilizer wire along the body wiring harness.

8.6.	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the section of circuit 1850.

9. To establish an ignition input connection to the immobilizer, follow these steps:

9.1.	Locate connector C1 of the BCM.

9.2.	Locate terminal B2 on the connector. This wire is the ignition positive voltage circuit (39) and is pink in color.

9.3.	Strip a section of the insulation from this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector.

9.4.	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the orange identifier and cut the wire to length.

9.5.	Route the immobilizer wire along the body wiring harness.

9.6.	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the section of circuit 39.

10. For starter relay circuit interruption follow these steps:

10.1.

Locate the steering column harness connector located at the base of the steering column.

10.2.

Locate cavity D1 on the body wiring harness side of the connector. This wire is the starter relay circuit (5) and is yellow in color.

10.3.

Cut this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector and strip the ends of the wires.

10.4.

Take the wire from the immobilizer with the brown/white identifier and cut the wire to length.

10.5.

Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the yellow wire going to the steering column harness connector.

10.6.

Take the wire from the immobilizer with the brown identifier and cut the wire to length.

10.7.

Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the other wire of circuit 5.

11. For fuel pump relay circuit interruption, follow these steps:




11.1.

Drill a hole in the dash panel using a 13 mm (0.51 in) (1/2 in) bit. Install the provided grommet (1) into the hole.

11.2.

Route the immobilizer wires with the green/white and green identifiers through the grommet in the dash panel to the engine compartment.

11.3.

From the engine compartment, pull these wires through the grommet into the engine compartment

11.4.

Route these wires along the back of the engine compartment to the VCM or PCM.

11.5.

If the vehicle has a VCM, follow these steps:

•	Locate connector C4 on the VCM.

•	Locate terminal 1 on the connector. This wire is the fuel pump relay circuit (465) and is dark green/white in color.

•	Cut this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector and strip the ends of the wires.

•	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the green/white identifier and cut the wire to length.

•	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the dark green/white wire coming from the VCM connector. Use the supplied splice connector and shrink-wrap for protection.

•	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the green identifier and cut the wire to length.

•	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the other wire of circuit 465. Use the supplied splice connector and shrink-wrap for protection.

11.6.

If the vehicle has a PCM, follow these steps:

•	Locate connector C2 on the PCM.

•	Locate terminal 8 on the connector. This wire is the fuel pump relay circuit (465) and is dark green/white in color.

•	Cut this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector and strip the ends of the wires.

•	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the green/white identifier and cut the wire to length.

•	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the dark green/white wire coming from the PCM connector. Use the supplied splice connector and shrink-wrap for protection.

•	Take the wire from the immobilizer with the green identifier and cut the wire to length.

•	Strip the immobilizer wire and connect the wire to the other wire of circuit 465. Use the supplied splice connector and shrink-wrap for protection.

12. For Security LED installation, follow these steps:

12.1.

Remove the buzzer from the LED harness. Cut the buzzer wires close to the LED/buzzer connector. The buzzer is not needed for this application.

12.2.

Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.





12.3.

Mark the location of the LED (1) on the headlamp switch panel.

12.4.

Drill a hole using an 8 mm (0.31 in) (5/16 in) bit.

12.5.

Remove the LED from the housing. Install the housing to the headlamp switch panel. Push the LED firmly into the housing.

12.6.

Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.

12.7.

Route the LED harness to the immobilizer module and insert the connector.

13. To establish the door jam connection to the immobilizer, follow these steps:

13.1.

Locate connector C3 of the BCM.

13.2.

Locate terminal B4 on the connector. This wire is the driver's door jam switch circuit (126) and is tan in color.

13.3.

Strip a section of the insulation from this wire approximately 80 mm (3.15 in) from its termination at the connector.

13.4.

Route the white/black wire from the security LED harness to the BCM and cut the wire to length.

13.5.

Strip the LED wire and connect the wire to the section of circuit 126.





Important: Location of the reader/exciter coil is critical to proper operation of the immobilizer. Follow the instructions to properly install the reader/exciter coil.

14. For reader/exciter coil bracket installation, follow these steps:

14.1.

Drill the mounting holes into the IP carrier using an 3 mm (0.12 in) (1/8 in) bit.

14.2.

Install the reader/exciter coil bracket (2) using the two screws provided.

15. For reader/exciter coil installation, follow these steps:

15.1.

Install the reader/exciter coil (1) to the bracket. Attach using tie straps at the two mounting locations.

15.2.

Route the reader/exciter coil harness to the immobilizer module and insert the connector.

15.3.

Wrap up excess slack from the reader/exciter coil harness and tie strap to the IP.

16. Solder and tape all connections.
17. Install the knee bolster. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.
18. Install the IP center insulator panel. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.
19. Install the IP left insulator panel. Refer to the Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.
20. Install the transponder(s) to the customer's key ring(s).
21. Connect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
22. Reflash the BCM with the theft calibration software using the Tech 2®.

Parts are expected to be available 3-7-2002 from GMSPO.

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