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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Before attempting to diagnose the inclination sensor, insure that the Inclination Sensor Part A, and Part B is enabled in the Dash Integration Module (DIM) Set Options menu.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: After arming, the Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system does not enter alarm mode when one or more of the vehicle wheels are raised off of the ground.

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent System Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

Were you sent here from Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode Inoperative?

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Go to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode Inoperative

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the inclination sensor harness connector.
  3. Probe the inclination sensor battery positive voltage circuit at the inclination sensor harness connector with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

With a Digital Multimeter (DMM), measure the voltage of the inclination sensor signal circuit at the inclination sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Test the inclination sensor supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

6

Test the inclination sensor signal circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

7

Inspect for a loose or poor connection at the harness connector of the inclination sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the inclination sensor battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

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9

Replace the inclination sensor. Refer to Theft Deterrent Vehicle Inclination Sensor Replacement

Did you correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

10

Inspect for a loose or poor connection at the harness connector of the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3