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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Section 838 (Theft Deterrent System)
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Section 838 (Theft Deterrent System)
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- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Theft Deterrent
- Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent
- Scan Tool Data List
- Scan Tool Data Definitions
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
- DTC B2947: Short To Ground On The Passlock Sensor Power Circuit
- DTC B2948: Security Sensor Signal Circuit
- DTC B2957: BCM Signal Input Low
- DTC B2958: BCM Signal Input Low
- DTC B2960: Valid But Different Code Value Than Previously Learned Form The Passlock™ Sensor
- DTC B3031: BCM Does Not See A Valid Passlock™ Sensor Code
- DTC B3033: BCM Is Reading A Tamper Code From The Passlock™ Sensor
- DTC P1626: PCM Has Not Established Communications With BCM
- DTC P1631: PCM Did Not Receive A Valid Password
- Symptoms - Theft Deterrent
- Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode Inoperative
- Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Does Not Disarm with Key Lock
- Horn Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode
- Lights Inoperative in Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Alarm Mode
- Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
- Security Indicator Inoperative
- Repair Instructions
- Description and Operation
- Theft Systems Description and Operation
- Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
- Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) System
- SECURITY Telltale
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Door Latch (Door Jamb) Switches
- Door Key Switch
- Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Module System
- Off State
- Idle State
- Disarmed State
- Ready-To-Arm State
- Arm Initiated State
- Arm Delay State
- Armed State
- Alarmed State
- Remote Panic Alarm/Vehicle Locator State
- Locking the Vehicle Without Arming the System
- Disarming the System
- Deactivating the Alarm
- Alarm State Activation
- Return System to Arm Initiated State
- Ignition Switch Disarm Function
- Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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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.