Panic Mode Inoperative

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Panic Mode Inoperative
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Panic Mode Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the Remote Keyless Entry System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2Β  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless EntryΒ 
2 With the keyless entry transmitter, attempt to operate the panic function.
Do the horns, park lamps, and headlamps all pulse on and off?
Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3Β 
3 Do any of the panic functions operate? Go to Step 4Β  Go to Keyless Entry System InoperativeΒ 
4 Do the headlamps flash? Go to Step 5Β  Go to SYMPTOMS - LIGHTING SYSTEMS
5 Do the park lamps flash? Go to HORNS INOPERATIVE Go to SYMPTOMS - LIGHTING SYSTEMS
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