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.
Scan Tool Data Definitions
- Arming Status
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The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool will display active when the content theft deterrent (CTD) system is armed.
- Content Theft Mode
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The scan tool displays Ignition On/Arm Pending/Standby/Sim. Arm. Pend./Trunk Open/Unlocked/Open/Locked/Ignition Lock/Sim. Armed/Armed/Warn Away/Alarm/Audible Only. The scan tool will displays the current state of the CTD system.
- CTD Status
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The scan tool displays Armed/Disarmed. The scan tool will display Armed when the CTD system is armed.
- Door Ajar Switch
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The scan tool displays Door Closed/Door Ajar. The scan tool displays the status of the right front, right rear, and left read doors and will display Door Ajar when any of these doors are ajar.
- Door Cylinder Switch
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The scan tool displays Idle/Lock/Unlock. The scan tool will display the position of the door key cylinder switch.
- Door Cylinder Switch
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The scan tool displays the current voltage at the door cylinder switch.
- Driver Door Ajar Switch
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The scan tool displays Door Closed/Door Ajar. The scan tool will display Door Ajar when the drivers front door is ajar.
- Horn Relay Command
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The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool will display On when the horn is commanded on.
- Security Indicator Command
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The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tools displays On if the SECURITY telltale is illuminated.
- Trunk Ajar Switch
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The scan tool displays Trunk Closed/Trunk Ajar. The scan tool will display Trunk Ajar when the truck is open.
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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.