Security Lamp/Indicator: Description and Operation
SECURITY INDICATORThe content theft deterrent (CTD) system uses the security indicator as a status indicator. The rear integration module (RIM) commands the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the security indicator on steady or to flash the security indicator only when the ignition switch is in the off position via the class 2 serial data circuit. The security indicator will be requested to flash or to be illuminated on steady under the following conditions:
- The RIM will command the IPC to flash the security indicator when any door is open.
- The RIM will command the IPC to illuminated the security indicator on steady when any door is open and the doors are locked by the power door lock switch or a lock command from the keyless entry system.
SECURITY INDICATOR OPERATION
The theft deterrent control module can command the instrument cluster to illuminate the SECURITY indicator only when the ignition key is in the ON position. The security indicator is a malfunction indicator and does not illuminate during the bulb check when the ignition is turned to ON. If the PCM loses communication with the theft deterrent control module, the instrument cluster will also detect the loss of communication and will illuminate the SECURITY indicator. The SECURITY indicator can indicate both malfunctions (Indicator on steady) and tamper (Indicator flashing - indicating unauthorized operation).
Under the following conditions the SECURITY indicator may be commanded to illuminate.
SECURITY Indicator Stays Illuminated and Engine Starts
If the theft deterrent control module was unable to measure the ignition key transponder value or the PCM lost communication with the theft deterrent control module while the engine was last running, the indicator will remain illuminated during subsequent ignition cycles. This is to remind the driver that the vehicle theft deterrent system will not be functioning until the problem is corrected. The vehicle is fail enabled and will start.
SECURITY Indicator Illuminates when Engine is Running
If the theft deterrent control module is unable to measure the ignition key transponder value or the PCM loses communication with the theft deterrent control module while the engine is running, the indicator will be illuminated. If the key is turned to OFF, the vehicle will be fail enabled and will start if the condition still exists at the next attempt to start the vehicle.
SECURITY Indicator Illuminated and Engine Does Not Start
The theft deterrent control module or the PCM has detected a problem with the theft deterrent system. The theft deterrent control module is unable to measure the ignition key transponder value. The System is in Learn Mode, refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components.
SECURITY Indicator Flashes and Engine Does Not Start
The theft deterrent control module has measured an incorrect transponder value when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. The transponder has not been learned by the theft deterrent control module. This is considered a tamper condition by the theft deterrent control module.