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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 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 vehicle lights do not flash when the CTD system is in alarm mode.

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent

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Perform one of the following to activate the CTD alarm mode:

    • Operate the PANIC button on the keyless entry transmitter.
    • Complete the following steps:
        1. Open the driver's window.
        2. Lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch.
        3. Close all of the doors and wait at least 30 seconds.
        4. Reach in and unlock the driver's door manually.
        5. Open the driver's 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