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Vehicle Theft Deterrent System (Pass-Key III)

Use a scan tool in order to clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the theft deterrent module.

Refer to the scan tool user manual for instructions on using scan tool diagnostics.

Content Theft Deterrent System (UA6)

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
  2. Remove the MALL PGM fuse.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ACC. At this point, the body control module (BCM) sounds the chime and flashes the fasten belts indicator 4 times. This indicates that the vehicle has a BCM type 4, which is equipped with the content theft deterrent option UA6.
  4. Cycle the ignition switch from ACC to LOCK, back to ACC within 1 second. This action causes the BCM to enter the diagnostic mode:
  5. • If no DTCs are stored in memory, the BCM will not flash any DTCs.
    • If any DTCs are stored in memory, the BCM will sound the chime and flash the fasten belt indicator a number of times equal to the DTC, first starting with the lowest number, then to the highest number.
    • When all DTCs are displayed, the BCM will repeat this sequence 3 times.
  6. When all DTCs are read, press and hold unlock on either of the power door lock switch for 4 seconds.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
  8. Reinstall the MALL fuse.