FixVault

Trouble Shooting

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. DO NOT  apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
NOTE: Verify power door lock system is operating properly before trouble shooting Anti-Theft System (ATS). ATS will not operate properly if power door lock system is not operating properly. When ATS is not operating properly, lower door windows and determine under what conditions system does not operate or malfunctions. See TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS  table.
TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS

Problem Inspect (1) Go To Test
Anti-Theft Cannot Be Set Indicator Light Circuit 1
" Trunk Lid Courtesy Switch Circuit 9
" Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit 11
" Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit 12
Indicator Light Does Not Flash When System Is Set Indicator Light Circuit 1
Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate When Front Door Is Open Door Open Detection Switch Circuit 10
Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate When Front Door Is Unlocked Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit 11
Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate When Trunk Is Opened Without Key Trunk Lid Courtesy Switch Circuit 9
Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate When Engine Hood Opened Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit 12
Horns Do Not Blow, Even If System Triggered Horn Relay Circuit 4
Anti-Theft Horn Does Not Blow, Even If System Triggered Anti-Theft Horn Circuit 3
Headlights Do Not Flash, Even If System Triggered (2) Headlight Control Relay Circuit 5
Taillights Do Not Flash, Even If System Triggered (2) Taillight Control Relay Circuit 6
Starter Interrupt System Does Not Operate, Even If System Triggered Starter Interrupt System Circuit 2
Anti-Theft System Does Not Cancel With Ignition Switch In ON Or ACC Ignition Switch Circuit 7
Anti-Theft System Does Not Cancel When Trunk Lid Is Unlocked With Key Trunk Lid Key Lock & Unlock Switch Circuit 8
Starter Does Not Work After System Disarmed Starter Relay Circuit 1
Horns Blow, Even If System Not Set Horn Relay Circuit 4
Anti-Theft Horn Blows, Even If System Not Set Anti-Theft Horn Circuit 3
Headlights Flash, Even If System Not Set (2) Headlight Control Relay Circuit 5
Taillights Flash, Even If System Is Not Set (2) Taillight Control Relay Circuit 6
(1) If more than one test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) Before performing test, verify normal operation of headlights and taillights.