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Diagnosis - Function Test


After performing the Function Test, erase any stored DTC's (see section 0).

Test step/Test scope Test condition Nominal value Possible cause/Remedy 1)
1.0 Activate ATA via left front door
Open driver's window.
Lock driver's door with key.
(up to M.Y. 1997)
After approximately 15 seconds open door from inside.
Deactivate ATA.




Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 6.0
2.0 Activate ATA via right front door
Open passenger window.
Lock passenger door with key.
(as of M.Y. 1997)
After approximately 15 seconds open door from inside.
Deactivate ATA.




Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 6.0
3.0 Activate ATA via left or right rear door
Open rear passenger window.
Lock driver's door with key.
(up to M. Y. 1997)
Lock passenger door with key.
(as of M. Y. 1997)
After approximately 15 seconds open rear door from inside.
Deactivate ATA.






Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 5.0
4.0 Activate ATA via engine hood Open driver's window.
Lock driver's door with key.
(up to M. Y. 1997)
Lock passenger door with key.
(as of M. Y. 1997)
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Release engine hood through open window.
Open engine hood.
Deactivate ATA.







Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 8.0
5.0 Activate ATA via trunk lid Open trunk lid.
Lock driver's door with key.
(up to M. Y. 1997)
Lock passenger door with key.
(as of M. Y. 1997)
Turn off trunk lamp (rotary tumbler switch open).
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Turn on trunk lamp. (rotary tumbler switch closed)
Deactivate ATA.









Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 7.0
6.0 Activate ATA via ignition Sit in driver's seat.
Open driver's door window
(up to M. Y. 1997).
Open passenger door window
(as of M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from driver's door by reaching through open window (up to M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from passenger door by reaching through open window (as of M. Y. 1997).
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Turn ignition ON.
Measure duration of alarm (approx. 30 sec).
Deactivate ATA.














Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 11.0
7.0 Activate ATA via service brake Sit in driver's seat.
Open driver's door window
(up to M. Y. 1997).
Open passenger door window
(as of M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from driver's door by reaching through open window (up to M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from passenger door by reaching through open window (as of M. Y. 1997).
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Turn ignition ON.
Measure duration of alarm (approx. 30 seconds).
When cycle ends, with ignition ON, step on service brake.
Deactivate ATA.












Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.



Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 9.0
8.0 Activate ATA via Radio
(running change during
M. Y. 1996)
Sit in driver's seat.
Open driver's door window
(up to M. Y. 1997).
Open passenger door window
(as of M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from driver's door by reaching through open window (up to M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from passenger door by reaching through open window (as of M. Y. 1997).
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Remove radio.
Deactivate ATA.
Note: After Function Test radio must be recoded.












Alarm horn sounds, lights flash.
23 10.0
Radio contact separated.
9.0 Not applicable for U.S.A. vehicles - - -
10.0 Not applicable for U.S.A. vehicles - - -
11.0 Not applicable for U.S.A. vehicles - - -
12.0 ATA Status indicator (E33) Lock vehicle.
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
LED in ATA status indicator (center console) blinks. 23 26.0
13.0 Starter lock-out 2)
Sit in driver's seat.
Open driver's door window
(up to M. Y. 1997).
Open passenger door window
(as of M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from driver's door by reaching through open window (up to M. Y. 1997).
Lock vehicle with key from passenger door by reaching through open window (as of M. Y. 1997).
Wait approximately 15 seconds.
Start engine.
Deactivate ATA.
Start engine.












Alarm sounds, engine will not crank.

Engine starts.
23 25.0
14.0 Not applicable for U.S.A. vehicles - - -
15.0 Not applicable for U.S.A. vehicles - - -
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22.
2) As of 01/94, starter lock-out function controlled by central locking system (PSE control module).