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Vehicle Content Theft Deterrent System Inoperative, Instrument Panel Cluster Security Light Does Not Turn On or Flash (Enable Theft Deterrent System Using Tech 2)
| Subject: | Vehicle Content Theft Deterrent System Inoperative, Instrument Panel Cluster Security Light Does Not Turn On or Flash (Enable Theft Deterrent System Using Tech 2®) |
| Models: | 2007-2008 Cadillac STS |
| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 80114847 |
| Attention: | This service bulletin applies to vehicles in the Japanese market only. |
Condition
Some customers may comment that the vehicle content theft deterrent system is inoperative. Others may comment that the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) security light does not turn on or flash.
Cause
This condition may have been caused by the content theft deterrent system not being enabled at the assembly plant when the vehicle was produced.
Correction
Technicians are to enable the content theft deterrent system with a Tech 2® using the following procedure:
- Connect the Tech 2® and build the vehicle.
- Select: Body.
- Select: Instrument Panel Module.
- Select: Module Setup.
- Select: Setup New IPM/RIM.
- Press: Continue.
- Scroll down to CTD Present. Use the right arrow key "->" to place an asterisk "*" in the Change column. Then press Save Options.
- Press: Continue.
- Press: Exit.
- Remove the Tech 2®.
- Cycle the ignition OFF and back to ON to verify that the security light now illuminates during bulb check.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N9576* | Enable Theft Deterrent System Using a Tech 2® | 0.2 hr |
*This is a unique labor operation number for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
