nicholas09

how do you set the alarm in a 2005 cavalier . i can't get it go on.

tech2

most gm systems are armed by pressing the lock button on the keyfob. If you don't have the fob option; your not equipped with content theft alarms.

nicholas09

well i push my button on my key pad and it beeps and my theft alarm light does not come on . i also tryed setting it off by locking it when i was in the car and opening the door.

nicholas09

well i push my button on my key pad and it beeps and my theft alarm light does not come on . i also tryed setting it off by locking it when i was in the car and opening the door.

tech2

the system will arm and theft light will flash 30 seconds after the last door is closed and locked with the fob.

to test... open the driver window. get out of the car and shut the door, lock using the fob...wait 30 seconds for the theft indicator to flash. unlock the door using the manual lever on the inside door handle and open the door. This is all in the owners manual.

nicholas09

ok i did do that but the light is not flashing . when i set it .

tech2

do you have option code UA6? Check the reverse side of the spare tire cover. If its not there you don't have the theft deterrant.

nicholas09

ok soit looks like i don't have that , so then how did i have it be for . i had it go off when i locked when i opend it up with my key .

tech2

Are all the door switches working properly? Does the RAP shut off the radio when the driver door is opened? Do the doom lights work with opening and closing of the doors? If the bcm doesn't get a door close signal, the system won't arm.

Any codes set in the bcm?

nicholas09

yes they r it beeps when i lock it . i just replace and door jam switch on my driver do and i have a 2 door car . and what is the RAP abd the bcm ?