Security alarm system will not arm

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Security alarm system will not arm
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NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, refer to the B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ), and troubleshoot the indicated DTC(s) first.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Select SECURITY from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu, and enter the DATA LIST with the HDS.
  3. Check the ON/OFF information in the DATA LIST when each switch is operating.
    • HATCH LATCH SWITCH
    • SECURITY HOOD SWITCH
    • DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
    • FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
    • DRIVER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
    • PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
    • DRIVER'S DOOR SWITCH
    • FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH
    • DRIVER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
    • PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
    • DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (LOCK)
    • DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (UNLOCK)

    Is each switch's information OK? 

    YES  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

    NO  -Check the abnormal circuit.

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