Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 30 seconds 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 key to unlock either of the front doors or the UNLOCK command from a keyless entry transmitter.
The system consists of the following components:
- The dash integration module (DIM)
- The door lock actuators
- The door modules
- The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
- The rear integration module (RIM)
- Remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR)
- Security indicator.