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Action

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No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The content theft deterrent (CTD) system does not disarm when the vehicle is unlocked with the key.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

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  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key switch parameter in the Body Control Module (BCM) Security Data List.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

INACTIVE

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 11

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key switch parameter in the BCM Data List.
  3. Insert the ignition key into the driver door lock cylinder.
  4. Turn and hold the door lock cylinder to the UNLOCK position.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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  1. Insert the ignition key into the passenger door lock cylinder.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key switch parameter in the BCM Data List.
  3. Turn and hold the door lock cylinder to the UNLOCK position.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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  1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the door key switch and ground.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key switch parameter in the BCM Data List.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 18

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  1. Insert the ignition key into the passenger door lock cylinder.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the door key switch parameter in the BCM Data List.
  3. Turn and hold the door lock cylinder to the UNLOCK position.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

System OK

Go to Step 7

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  1. Disconnect the RH door key switch connector.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Door Key Switch parameter.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the door key switch and ground.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 20

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  1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the door key switch and the ground circuit at the RH door key switch connector.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Door Key Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 21

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  1. Disconnect the LH door key switch connector.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Door Key Switch parameter.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the door key switch and ground.

Does the scan tool display the specified ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 15

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  1. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the door key switch and the ground circuit at the LH door key switch connector.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Door Key Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display ACTIVE?

ACTIVE

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

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  1. With a scan tool observe the Door Key Switch parameter.
  2. Disconnect the BCM connector containing the circuits to the door key switch.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

INACTIVE

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 22

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  1. Reconnect the BCM connector.
  2. Disconnect the LH door key switch connector.
  3. With a scan tool observe the Door Key Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

INACTIVE

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

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  1. Disconnect the RH door key switch connector.
  2. With a scan tool observe the Door Key Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display INACTIVE?

INACTIVE

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 14

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Repair the short to ground in the signal circuit of the door key switch between the BCM and either door latch.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open in the signal circuit of the door key switch between the LH door latch and C200.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open in the ground circuit of the door key switch between the LH door key switch connector and G203.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the LH door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Repair the open in the signal circuit of the door key switch between the BCM and C200.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the RH door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Repair the open in the signal circuit of the door key switch between the RH door key switch connector and C200.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open in the ground circuit between the door key switch connector and G200.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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  1. Reconnect any connectors that were removed for testing.
  2. Clear any DTCs that may have been set during this procedure.
  3. Attempt to set the CTD system. Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation .

Does the system work as described?

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System OK

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