Refer to
Vehicle Theft Deterrent Module (VTD)
schematic
The vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) module checks the exciter/receiver supply circuit for a no voltage condition.
The VTD must see the ignition switch input. The VTD can not have a B1327 DTC set as a current DTC.
If the VTD module senses the supply to the exciter/receiver is 0 V for 1 second, the VTD sets this DTC.
The VTDcontroller module will "fail enable" the VTD system and allow the vehicle to start. The VTD module will illuminate the security indicator.
The VTD controller module clears the current status of the DTC when it does not sense a 0 V condition on the exciter module supply circuit. The DTC will still be retrieved as current until the ignition switch is cycled. The DTC will become a history DTC at that time.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Be sure that the original ignition key issued with the vehicle is used when performing the Vehicle Theft Deterrent Diagnostic System Check.
Make sure the good ground used is separate from the grounds used by the vehicle theft deterrent controller module. Voltage measurement must not interfere with possible isolated module ground.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Did you perform A Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent? | -- | |||
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | B+ | |||
3 | Test the exciter/receiver 12 volt reference circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
4 | Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the exciter/receiver harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
5 | Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) module harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the VTD receiver/exciter. Refer to Reader/Exciter Replacement Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
7 |
Important: Perform the vehicle theft deterrent module set up procedure after replacing the module. Replace the VTD module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
8 | Clear the diagnostic trouble codes. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset? | -- | System OK |