Pinpoint Test Aa: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On
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- AA1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) DataLogger
- Select the instrument cluster (IC) anti-theft indicator (THFTLMP) active command. Command the anti-theft indicator on and off. Observe the anti-theft indicator.
- Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate when commanded on, and turn off when commanded off?
- AA2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE CONTINUOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous self-test.
- Are any PATS related DTCs recorded?
- YES : REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
- NO : Go to AA3.
- AA3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster (IC) connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster (IC) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.