Pinpoint Test B: The Alarm System Does Not Arm Or No Turn Signal Flash Confirmation
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm - Overview .
Possible Sources
- Door ajar input
- Hood switch input
- Turn signal output
- RKE transmitter concern
- BCM
- B1 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.
Are any BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?
Yes Refer to the auto generated master DTC index. No GO to B2 - B2 CHECK THE DOOR AJAR SWITCH INPUT
- Close all the doors.
- Observe the IPC.
Does the IPC indicate a door is ajar?
Yes DIAGNOSE the courtesy lamps staying on continuously. REFER to: Interior Lighting . No GO to B3 - B3 VERIFY THE HAZARD FLASHER LAMP OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Activate the hazard flasher lamp function and observe the turn signals.
Do all the turn signals flash on and off?
Yes GO to B4 No DIAGNOSE the inoperative turn signals. REFER to: Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps . - B4 CHECK THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER FUNCTION
- Using the RKE transmitter, lock and unlock the doors.
Do the doors lock and unlock?
Yes GO to B5 No DIAGNOSE the inoperative RKE transmitter. REFER to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems . - B5 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect all the BCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM, or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.