Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
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Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE |
| 2 | With a scan tool, command the security indicator ON, then OFF. Does the security indicator turn on and off with each command? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector containing the security indicator control circuit. Does the security indicator remain illuminated? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Test the security indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |