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Alarm Code 2

This is the Alarm Phase, Alarm will not operate.

  1. Check vehicle arming and security light operation. If this is not ok, see appropriate SECURITY CODE under TROUBLE SHOOTING  . If this is ok, disconnect control unit connector and go to step 2.
  2. Check alarm circuit operation. Ground "O" terminal and connect positive battery to "P" terminal and check that horns sound. If not ok, alarm circuit is faulty. Ground "C" terminal and check that signal lights flash. If not ok, alarm circuit is faulty.
  3. Alarm will not operate when "DOOR" is opened. Interior light switch "DOOR". All doors are closed. Check voltage between "H" and "J" by opening doors one by one. With door open there should be 0 Volts and with it closed there should be 12 Volts. Check voltage between "K" and "J" by opening and closing rear hatch with luggage compartment switch ON. With rear hatch open there should be 0 Volts and with it closed there should be 12 Volts. Check for continuity between "L" and "J" by opening hood. With hood open, there should be continuity. With hood closed, there should be no continuity. If this is ok, go to step 4. If this is not ok, there is at least one of the following that is faulty: "DOOR" switch,"DOOR" switch circuit, "DOOR" switch and door alignment. Alarm will not operate when ignition circuit ON without ignition key (switch bypass). Check ignition switch key operation. Check voltage between "A" and "J" (Ignition Switch). There should be 12 Volts with ignition switch ON and 0 Volts with it OFF. Check voltage between "B" and "J" (key reminder switch). With ignition switch switched ON to OFF there should be 12 Volts and with key removed there should be 0 Volts. If this is not ok, there is a faulty ignition switch or ignition switch circuit.
  4. Alarm will not operate when "DOOR" is unlocked. Check "DOOR" lock link switch operation. Lock doors. Check for continuity between "F" and "J" by locking and unlocking each door. With door locked, there should be no continuity. With door unlocked, there should be continuity. If this is ok, go to step 5. If this is not ok, there is at least one of the following that is faulty: "LOCK LINK" switch, "LOCK LINK" switch circuit, "LOCK LINK" switch alignment.
  5. If everything mentioned above is ok, the control unit is faulty.
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