Tripped Sensor History

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Tripped Sensor History
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The security system stores information on the last tripped sensor if the security system has been violated. The information can be retrieved using the HDS.

To retrieve the last tripped sensor data, do this:

  1. Select HISTORY DATA from the security system test mode menu.
  2. Scroll through the data list.
    • Sensors that were violated will indicate ON.
    • Sensors that were not violated will indicate NONE.
  3. Inspect the ON circuit for these problems:
    • Misadjusted or damaged switch.
    • Loose or corroded connections.
    • Intermittent short to ground.
    NOTE: If PANIC Frame Reception is indicated ON, inform the customer that it could have been set by something pressing the panic button of one of the registered remotes (in a pocket or purse, under a stack of papers, etc.
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