Security Indicator Flashes Following Bulb Test: Testing
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For component location, see appropriate illustration under COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. For circuit and wire color identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
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- A SECURITY indicator that flashes following a successful bulb test indicates an invalid ignition key has been detected or a key related-fault has been set. Fault information will be stored in the SKIM memory. For retrieval of this fault information and further diagnosis of the SKIS, the PCI data bus, the SKIM message to the CTM that controls the SECURITY indicator, or the message inputs and outputs between the SKIM and the PCM, a DRBIII(R) is required. Go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect DRBIII(R) to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using DRBIII(R), read and record any SKIM DTCs. It is important to record any SKIM DTCs as SKIM cannot differentiate between history and active DTCs. If this problem turns out to be intermittent, this information may be invaluable to diagnosis. Go to next step.
- Using DRBIII(R), erase all SKIM DTCs. Go to next step.
- Cycle ignition switch to OFF, then ON position. go to next step.
- Using DRBIII(R), read any SKIM DTCs (these will be active DTCs). If any active DTCs exist, see BODY CONTROL MODULES - DAKOTA
article. If no active DTCs exist, the problem is intermittent. The following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition:
- Refer to any Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that may apply.
- Visually inspect related wiring harnesses for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Visually inspect related harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.