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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM

CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECURITY SYSTEM LIFTGATE DISARM SWITCH . . 9

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT . 6
SECURITY ALARM MODULE RELAY . . . . . . . . . 7 SECURITY SYSTEM SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR DISARM SWITCH . . 7 SYSTEM SELF-TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS . . 3
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GENERAL INFORMATION A tamper alert exists to notify the driver that the
This passive system is designed to protect against alarm had been activated, and has since timed-out
vehicle theft. The Security Alarm Module (SAM) is a (alarmed for more than 18 minutes). This alert gives
logic controlled device that monitors vehicle doors, 3 horn pulses when the vehicle is disarmed.
hood, liftgate and ignition action for unauthorized The alarm system will not arm if the doors are
operation. The alarm activates by sounding the horn, manually locked, providing a manual override of
flashing the headlamps, park and tail lamps and alarm.
providing an engine no run feature.
Passive arming occurs upon normal vehicle exit SYSTEM SELF-TESTS
(ignition OFF, open door, lock with power locks, close A diagnostics mode is available in the system to
door). The Security lamp in the panel will flash for 15 verify operation of all monitored switches or circuits.
seconds, showing that arming is in progress. Note To enter diagnostics, cycle the ignition key to the
that this 15 second arming period will start after the accessory position 3 times, leaving the key in this
Illuminated Entry has timed out (courtesy lamps off). position.
If no monitored systems are activated during this Upon entering diagnostics, the headlamps, park
period, the system will arm. If the hood switch is not and tail lamps will begin flashing to verify their
seen by the system, the Security lamp will remain operation. In addition, the horn will sound twice.
steadily lit during the arming process, although the Returning the ignition to the OFF position will stop
system will still arm. the lamps from flashing while keeping the system in
The engine compartment will not be protected diagnostics.
from entry while the security lamp remains lit. While in diagnostics mode, a horn pulse should
Active arming occurs when the Remote Keyless En-
occur at each of the following events indicating proper
try transmitter is used to lock the vehicle doors,
operation:
whether the doors are open or closed. If one or more
Note that vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Theft
doors are open, the arming sequence is completed
Security System are also equipped with Illuminated
only after all doors and liftgate are closed.
Passive disarming occurs upon normal vehicle entry Entry. When in diagnostic mode it is recommended
(unlocking either front door or liftgate, with the key). that the Illuminated Entry Relay be removed. Other-
This disarming also will halt the alarm once it has wise it is necessary to wait for the 30 seconds delay
been activated. after each door opening or closure.
Active disarming occurs when the Remote Keyless (1) Beginning with all doors closed, open then close
Entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle doors. each door. The horn will sound when the door jamb
This disarming also will halt the alarm once it has switch closes, and then again when the switch opens.
been activated. There must be a 1 second delay between closing and
When the battery is connected the Vehicle Theft opening the switch.
Security System enters its power up alarm mode (2) Open, then close the hood. The horn will sound
which: when the hood is opened, and again when it is closed.
• flashes the headlamps (3) Activate the power door locks in both the Lock
• flashes the park and tail lamps and Unlock directions. The horn will sound after each
• prevents the engine from running. activation.
To exit this mode, the system must be disarmed as
mentioned previously.
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(4) Rotate the key in each door lock cylinder to the • or a failure internal to the module.
unlock position. The horn will sound as the switch Check for continuity at the switch. If this is good,
closes, and again when it opens. There must be a 1 check for an open or shorted wire between the switch
second delay between changing switch states, or the and alarm module. Also, check if the Powertrain Con-
horn will not sound. trol Module (PCM) has been replaced recently. For
(5) Cycle the key to the ignition RUN position. A the first 20 engine starts with a new PCM, the Ve-
single horn pulse will indicate proper operation of the hicle Theft Security System will function normally
ignition input. This also will take the module out of except it will not prevent the engine from running.
the diagnostics mode. A PCM from a vehicle equipped with Vehicle
(6) Activate the Remote Keyless Entry in both the Theft Security System cannot be used in a ve-
Lock and Unlock directions. The horn will sound after hicle that is not equipped with Vehicle Theft
each activation. Security System.
For any of these tests, if the switch does not remain If the Security Lamp comes on after ignition
open or closed for at least 1 second, the horn will only ON and stays on, the CCD bus communication
sound once. with the PCM has been lost.
The lack of a horn pulse, during any operation,
indicates: ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
• a switch failure The DRB II Scan tool also may be used to test the
• the lack of that input to the Vehicle Theft Security Security System. Refer to the appropriate Diagnostic
System module Procedures Manual.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

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SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE REPLACEMENT

(1) Disconnect negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove ash tray.
(3) Remove 6 screws holding center cluster bezel
(Fig. 1).

Fig. 3 Remove Screws Holding Dash Pad

(10) Open glove box and remove 2 screws holding
dash pad (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4 Remove Screws Holding Dash Pad

(11) Remove dash pad prying gently on each end to
Fig. 1 Remove Center Bezel Retaining Screws unsnap end clips.
(4) Remove center bezel. (12) Remove 4 screws from bottom of glove box
(5) Remove 2 screws holding dash pad located be- bezel (Fig. 5).
hind top of center bezel.
(6) Gently pry defroster bezel out of dash pad.
(7) Unplug sensors (if equipped) and set defroster
bezel aside.
(8) Remove 4 screws in defroster duct opening hold-
ing dash pad (Fig. 2).

Fig. 5 Right Side Bezel Attaching Screws

Fig. 2 Upper Dash Pad Attaching Screws
(9) Remove 3 screws above instrument panel clus-
ter holding dash pad (Fig. 3).
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(13) Remove 4 screws from top of glove box bezel

(Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Right Side Bezel Upper Screws

(14) Remove 1 screw holding the bezel to the center Fig. 8 SAM Module Removal/Installation
console (Fig. 7).
SECURITY ALARM MODULE RELAY
The Security Alarm Module Relay is in the relay
center located under the glove box (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9 Security Alarm Module Relay

SECURITY SYSTEM HOOD SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove sheet metal screw securing switch to
right inner fender (Fig. 10).
(3) Disconnect wire from switch.
(4) Remove switch.
For Installation, reverse Removal procedure.
Fig. 7 Right Side Lower Screw
SECURITY SYSTEM DOOR DISARM SWITCH
(15) Remove side window demister boot from glove
box bezel. REMOVAL
(16) Remove right side bezel from instrument (1) Remove screw from demister opening at front of
panel. door.
(17) Unplug glove box light and switch connector. (2) Remove screw and door handle cover.
(18) Remove 2 screws holding SAM module to in- (3) Remove screw from under armrest.
strument panel (Fig. 8). (4) Remove screw from bottom of hand hold in arm-
(19) Pull module out and unplug connector. rest.
(20) For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dures.
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INSTALLATION
(1) Push the door disarm switch onto the lock cylin-
der.
(2) Install lock cylinder in door with U-shaped clip.
(3) Connect harness and fasten clip to door.

Fig. 10 Security System Hood Switch

Fig. 12 Lock Cylinder Removal
To aid in removal of the trim panel, start at
the bottom of the panel.
(5) Remove the trim panel with a wide flat blade
tool (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11 Trim Panel Removal

(6) Remove the plastic water dam sheet.
(7) Remove the U-clip holding the lock cylinder and
disarm switch (Figs. 12 and 13).
(8) Pull the lock cylinder out of the door.
(9) Pry the door disarm switch off the back of the
lock cylinder.
(10) Remove harness clip from door sheet metal.
Fig. 13 Door Disarm Switch (Typical)
(11) Unplug the harness connector and remove the
switch. (4) Install door trim panel.
(5) Install linkage and control panel.
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SECURITY SYSTEM LIFTGATE DISARM SWITCH

(1) Remove 5 screws holding liftgate interior trim
panel.
(2) Remove the trim panel with a wide flat blade
tool (Fig. 14).
To aid in removal of the trim panel, start at
the bottom of the panel.
(3) Remove the disarm switch from the liftgate lock
cylinder (Fig. 15).
(4) Unplug the harness connector and remove the
switch.

Fig. 14 Liftgate Trim Panel Removal

Fig. 15 Liftgate Disarm Switch

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SECURITY SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

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