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Content Theft Deterrent Malfunction

The content theft deterrent (CTD) system operates separately from the immobiliser system. The armed system activates by sounding the horn and intermittently cycling the lights in unison with the opening of the bonnet, rear compartment lid or any door. The remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) senses the door opening through the door contact switch. The RCDLR senses the bonnet opening through the bonnet contact switch. This alarm can be armed with the windows either open or closed since the system activation is dependent on the door, bonnet, or rear compartment lid opening. The alarm disarms only when a door opens with the transmitter.

Schematic Reference

Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Scan Tool Information for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, individually open and close each vehicle door and tailgate while observing the door ajar indicator. The indicator should accurately transition between the door ajar and door closed state when each door is opened and closed.

⇒	If the door ajar indicator/message does not properly transition when each door is opened and closed, refer to Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction .

2. Ignition OFF, arm the CTD system using the keyless entry system by pressing the transmitter LOCK button. The CTD system should arm.

⇒	If the alarm does not arm, refer to Keyless Entry System Malfunction .

3. Completely lower the driver door window and close all vehicle doors.
4. Ignition OFF, arm the CTD system using the keyless entry system by pressing the transmitter LOCK button.
5. Without disarming the system, reach in through the open driver window, unlock and open the driver door. Verify the alarm activates.

⇒	If the alarm does not activate, replace the theft deterrent module.

6. Arm the CTD system using the keyless entry system by pressing the transmitter LOCK button.
7. With the door open, verify the vehicle alarm is sounding and the exterior lamps are flashing.

⇒	If the alarm is not sounding, check the horn signal circuit for short circuit to ground or open.

⇒	If the exterior lights are not flashing, refer to Indicator Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction .

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.