Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The CTD system, when armed, is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately 2 minutes when an unauthorized vehicle entry is detected. However, the CTD system does not affect engine starting.
An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the CTD system armed:
- When any door is opened without being unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
- When opening a door or the trunk with the correct key without disarming the CTD system.
The components of the system are:
- Body Control Module
- Door Ajar Switches
IMPORTANT:
The CTD system can be armed with the windows or sunroof open.