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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Theft Deterrent 🢒 Lights Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode

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Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Theft Deterrent System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The lights do not flash when the CTD system is in alarm mode.

1

Did you perform the Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

2

Perform the following to activate the CTD alarm mode:

    • Open the drivers window.
    • Lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch.
    • Wait for the SECURITY indicator to turn off.
    • Reach in and unlock the drivers door.
    • Open the drivers door.

Do all of the alarm mode functions activate (lights flash and horn pulses)?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Are only the parking lamps inoperative?

Go to Park Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

Go to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode Inoperative