Disarming UTD System

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Disarming UTD System
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  1. Using key, unlock door. If alarm disarms, reset alarm and go to next step. If alarm does not disarm, see TEST B: THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM INOPERATIVEΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  2. Press UNLOCK button on remote transmitter. If alarm disarms, reset alarm and go to next step. If alarm does not disarm, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.
  3. Walk into range with passive transmitter (passive switch on). If alarm disarms, reset alarm and go to next step. If alarm does not disarm, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.
  4. Turn ignition on. If alarm disarms, reset alarm and go to next step. If alarm does not disarm, perform BCM diagnostic system check. See BODY CONTROL MODULES - CORVETTE article.
  5. Press hatch release button on remote transmitter. If alarm disarms, reset alarm and go to next step. If alarm does not disarm, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - CORVETTE article.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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