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Anti-Theft - Perimeter

NOTE: If installing a new FEM, REM or RKE, the new module must be reconfigured. Refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the perimeter anti-theft system.


Visual Inspection Chart:






2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
^ check that the program card is correctly installed.
^ check the connections to the vehicle.
^ check the ignition switch position.

4. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS TEST. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
^ CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Front Electronic Module (FEM), refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Rear Electronic Module (REM), refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
^ NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module, refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
^ SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the FEM, REM and RKE.

6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to FEM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index, REM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index or RKE Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics. Anti-Theft - Perimeter
7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures