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Trouble Shooting

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 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) Test No.
Anti-Theft System 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 Doesn't Operate W/Front Door Open Door Open Detection Switch Circuit 10
Anti-Theft System Doesn't Operate W/Front Door Is Unlocked Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit 11
Anti-Theft System Doesn't Operate When Trunk Lid Is Opened W/O Key Trunk Lid Courtesy Switch Ckt 9
Anti-Theft System Doesn't Operate W/Hood Opened Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Ckt 12
Horns Do Not Blow, Even If System Is Triggered Horn Relay Circuit 4
Anti-Theft Horn Does Not Blow, Even If System Is Triggered Anti-Theft Horn Circuit 3
Headlights Don't Flash, Even If System Is Triggered (2) Headlight Control Relay Ckt 5
Taillights Don't Flash, Even If System Is Triggered (2) Taillight Control Relay Ckt 6
Starter Interrupt System Does Not Operate, Even If System Is Triggered Starter Relay Circuit 2
Anti-Theft System Does Not Cancel W/Ignition Switch In ON Or ACC Ignition Switch Circuit 7
Anti-Theft System Does Not Cancel W/Trunk Lid Unlocked With Key Trunk Lid Key Lock & Unlock Switch Circuit 8
Starter Doesn't Work W/System Disarmed Starter Relay Circuit 2
Horns Blow, Even If System Is Not Set Horn Relay Circuit 4
Anti-Theft Horn Blows, Even If System Is Not Set Anti-Theft Horn Circuit 3
Headlights Flash, Even If System Isn't Set (2) Headlight Control Relay Ckt 5
Taillights Flash, Even If System Not Set (2) Taillight Control Relay Ckt 6
(1) If more than 1 test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) Before performing test, verify normal operation of headlights and taillights.