Perimeter Alarm

The BCM controls the operation of the perimeter alarm. It monitors inputs from the RKE system, the passive entry system (if equipped), the power door lock system, the PATS and the ignition status to determine when to arm the perimeter alarm.

The BCM monitors all of the door ajar switches, the hood ajar switch, the liftgate ajar switch (if equipped), the intrusion sensor (if equipped), the CAN and the ignition status to determine when to activate the perimeter alarm. When the BCM detects an input indicating an unauthorized entry into the vehicle, the BCM activates the perimeter alarm by sounding the traffic horns (or the anti-theft alarm horn, if equipped) and flashing all the turn signals and interior courtesy lamps at regular intervals.

The BCM monitors the RKE system, the passive entry system (if equipped), the driver door lock cylinder input (vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down windows) and the PATS to determine when to disarm the perimeter alarm.

A switch inhibit feature temporarily disables the door lock control switches and the tailgate release switch 20 seconds after the vehicle is electronically locked. For detailed information of the switch inhibit feature, Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window - System Operation and Component Description . Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open and Close Front Windows - System Operation and Component Description .

Visual and audible feedback is also provided when locking or unlocking the vehicle. For detailed information of the vehicle locking and unlocking feedback, Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window - System Operation and Component Description . Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open and Close Front Windows - System Operation and Component Description .

CAN Protection Strategy 

When the perimeter alarm is armed, the BCM monitors the CAN. If a scan tool is connected to the DLC, and an attempt is made to establish a session with the BCM, it activates the perimeter alarm.