Symptom Chart
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Symptom Chart: Anti-Theft - Perimeter
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| The alarm system does not activate from an unauthorized entry at the hood | Refer to Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The alarm system does not activate from an unauthorized entry at a door | Refer to Pinpoint Test | DIAGNOSE the courtesy lamps not illuminating when a door is open. REFER to: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| The alarm system does not activate from an unauthorized entry at the liftgate/luggage compartment lid | Refer to Pinpoint Test | DIAGNOSE the incorrect liftgate/luggage compartment lid ajar indication. REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes . |
| The audible vehicle lock confirmation/panic alarm feature is inoperative | Key-in-ignition warning system concern Door lock system concern Refer to Pinpoint Test |
DIAGNOSE an individual button/feature is inoperative from the RKE transmitter. REFER to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window . REFER to: LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS - VEHICLES WITH: ONE-TOUCH OPEN AND CLOSE FRONT WINDOWS |
| The alarm system does not arm/no turn signal flash confirmation | Refer to Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| No horn output during alarm activation | Refer to Pinpoint Test | DIAGNOSE the inoperative horn. REFER to: Horn - System Operation and Component Description . |
| False alarm activation | Door ajar input Hood switch input Liftgate/luggage compartment lid ajar input A valid PATS key read was NOT received when the ignition was transitioned to RUN |
An intermittent fault exists. MONITOR the BCM alarm event Parameter Identifications (PIDs) to identify and isolate the cause of the last alarm activation. Most Recent Alarm Trigger Event (ALARM_1) 2nd Most Recent Alarm Trigger Event (ALARM_2) 3rd Most Recent Alarm Trigger Event (ALARM_3) 4th Most Recent Alarm Trigger Event (ALARM_4 |