Warning Messages

DRIVER INFORMATION MESSAGES

"STARTING DISABLED/DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM/REMOVE IGNITION KEY"
If the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) does not receive the Fuel Enable message it will use the class 2 serial data line (CKT 1807) to tell the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) to display the "STARTING DISABLED/DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM/REMOVE IGNITION KEY" message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This will inform the driver of why the engine is not starting. When the ignition is turned "OFF", the IPC will start a timer and display messages to inform the driver to wait for the PASS-Key II timer to run out. The messages will read "WAIT 3 MINUTES", "WAIT 2 MINUTES" (after 1 minutes has passed), "WAIT 1 MINUTE", and "START CAR".
If the timer was not run out, the IPC will not send the Fuel Enable message. When the PCM does not receive the Fuel Enable message, it will command the IPC to re-start the message process.
This message is most likely caused by an improper key resistor value or the IPC did not properly sense the ignition key resistance.

THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM
If the Fuel Enable signal fails while the engine is running, the engine will not stall. The PCM will sense this condition as a failure in the PASS-Key II system and it will use the serial data link (CKT 800) to tell the IPC to turn "ON" the "THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM" message on the Driver Information Center and trouble code 58 will set.
If the "THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM" message is displayed, the engine will start again if turned "OFF" since the module previously sensed a valid key cycle. The vehicle may be used normally until service of the PASS-Key II system can be arranged. The system should be serviced even if it will restart. If the engine does not restart, immediate service to the PASS-Key II system will be required.

For PASS-Key II System Diagnosis retrieve Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) DTCs and refer to Instrument Panel,Gauges and Warning Indicators / Testing and Inspection / IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes.