Universal Theft Deterrent (UTD) System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1997 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Close all doors and lock left front door. Operate left front door handle and observe interior lamps. If interior lamps light, go to next step. If interior lamps do not light, repair interior lamps as necessary.
- Depress transmitter door unlock button. If left front door unlocks, go to next step. If left front door does not unlock, repair as necessary. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM article for diagnosing procedure.
- Close all doors. Turn ignition to RUN position and then back to OFF. Open left front door and observe SECURITY indicator light. SECURITY indicator light should flash.
- With left front door open, move door lock switch to LOCK position. SECURITY indicator light should remain on.
- Close left front door and stay in vehicle. If SECURITY indicator light stays on for 30 seconds and then goes out, system is armed. Wait one minute, unlock left front door using mechanical lock switch and open door. Alarm horns, headlights, and exterior lamps should cycle on and off approximately once per second for 3-7 minutes.
- Using key, unlock left front door. Alarm outputs should stop.
- Re-arm system using described procedure and right front door lock switch. Close door. System is armed when SECURITY indicator goes out (in approximately 30 seconds). Wait one minute, unlock right front door with key and open door. Key unlock should disarm system and alarm outputs should not activate.
- Stay in vehicle and re-arm system using described procedure on either door. Wait one minute, unlock door using mechanical lock switch and open then close door. Alarm outputs should activate.
- After alarms stop (in about 3 minutes), open right front door. Alarm outputs should activate.
- Press remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. Alarm outputs should deactivate.
- Stay in vehicle and lock each door using inside locks or outside key lock (do not use power door locks). Close all doors. System is not armed if SECURITY indicator goes off when last door is closed.
- Unlock left door using inside lock release or outside key lock. Open door. Alarm outputs should deactivate.