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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Repeat the procedure in step 2 for the driver and passenger door lock cylinders.
Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Does Not Disarm with Key Lock

Step Action Yes 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.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
  1. Remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Lock the vehicle doors with the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter.
  3. Close all doors and allow the CTD system to arm.
  4. Use the key to unlock the vehicle.
Does the vehicle door unlock?
Go to Step 3  Go to Power Door Locks Inoperative - Key Cylinder Switches in Wiring Systems
3 Does the CTD System disarm when the doors are unlocked? Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 4 
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  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the driver door key switch.
  2. Close all vehicle doors.
  3. Re-arm the CTD System.
  4. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from the door lock key switch unlock signal circuit to the ground circuit of the driver door key switch at the harness connector of the driver door key switch.
Does the CTD System disarm when the jumper wire is connected?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire from the door lock key switch unlock signal circuit to a good ground.
Does the CTD System disarm when the jumper wire is connected?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6 Repair the open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the driver door key switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  -
7 Test the door lock key switch unlock signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 8 
8 Inspect for loose or poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 10 
9 Inspect for loose or poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door key switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 11 
10 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
11 Replace the driver door key switch. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Door in Doors.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 12  -
12 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2