GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual page 830

8-588 Theft Deterrent
Body and Accessories
Shock Sensor Inoperative
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Important: The factory sets the theft deterrent shock sensor to a middle range of sensitivity. Depending on you area or
usage, the factory setting may be too sensitive, or not sensitive enough. Make sure that the tamper label on the knob that
adjusts the shock sensor is not broken or altered. If the label is broken or altered, the shock sensor may be misadjusted to a
less sensitive setting.
1. Enter the Body Control Module (BCM) diagnostic
mode. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (OTC)
Displaying in Body Control Systems.
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2. Access the theft deterrent shock sensor.
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3. While in the diagnostic mode, tap the shock sensor
with your index finger.
Does the BCM chime sound when you tap the shock
sensor? Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
The shock sensor may be misadjusted. In order to adjust
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the shock sensor, refer to Shock Sensor Replacement.
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Is the adjustment complete?
System OK
1. Disconnect the shock sensor connector.
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2. Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor
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connector terminal A and terminal C.
Does the test lamp light? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 4
Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor terminal A
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and ground.
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Does the test lamp light? Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5
Repair the open in circuit 640 between 8211 and the
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shock sensor terminal A.
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Is the repair complete?
System OK
Repair the open in circuit 650 between 8217 and the
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shock sensor terminal C.
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Is the repair complete? System OK
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Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor harness
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connector terminal D and ground.
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Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is
connected (the horn may also sound}? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 13
Connect a test lamp between the shock sensor harness
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connector terminal B and ground.
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Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is
connected (the horn may also sound)? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 10
1. Check for poor connections at the shock sensor.
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2. If the connections are OK, replace the shock sensor.
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Refer to Shock Sensor Replacement.
Is the repair complete? System OK
Backprobe BCM connector C3 terminal 014 with a test
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lamp connected to ground.
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Does the BCM chime sound when the test lamp is
connected (the horn may also sound)? Go to Step 11
Go. to Step 12
Repair the open in circuit 1828 between the BCM and the
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shock sensor.
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Is the repair complete?
System OK