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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Reconfigurable Display on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) during the display test.

Does the Reconfigurable Display illuminate during the display test?

Go to Theft Systems Description and Operation and Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement In Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step  4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2