Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Tripped Sensor History
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:
- Select HISTORY DATA from the security system test mode menu.
- Scroll through the data list.
- Sensors that were violated will indicate ON.
- Sensors that were not violated will indicate NONE.
- 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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