Skylark V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1994)
Audible Warning Device: Description and Operation
Battery Run Down Protection
The Battery Run Down Protection feature is made up of two independent features: the Parasitic Power Control and the Inadvertent Power Control.
Parasitic Power Control
The Parasitic Power Control output of the Multi- function Alarm Module supplies voltage to the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM),
Instrument Cluster, Radio and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module. The output timer will shut off power to all of the above components when
one of these two conditions occurs:
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Vehicle travels for less than 15 miles since battery power is applied to the Multi-function Alarm Module and is parked for 3 days following
the last ignition cycle.
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Vehicle travels for more than 15 miles since battery power is applied to the Multi-function Alarm Module and is parked for 24 days following
the last ignition cycle.
Inadvertent Power Control
The Inadvertent Power Control output of the Multi-function Alarm Module supplies voltage to these lights: Courtesy, Header, Rear Quarter,
Vanity Mirror, Reading, I/P Compartment and Luggage Compartment. For more information, refer to Interior Lights. See: Lighting and Horns
Power Output Diagnostic Mode
There is a Power Output Diagnostic Mode in the Multi-function Alarm Module that can be used to run a quick check on the operation of the
Parasitic Power Control and Inadvertent Power Control outputs. It is activated after all of the following actions have been performed:
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Turn Interior Lights ON using Panel Dimmer Switch.
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Close all doors.
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Turn ON Radio.
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Turn Ignition Switch to "RUN" and, before 15 seconds pass, perform these steps:
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Open the RH front door.
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Cycle the Headlight Switch from "PARK" to "OFF" 3 times.
The Inadvertent Power Control output will flash all the Interior Lights for 1 minute. At the end of 1 minute, the Parasitic Power Control will shut OFF
power to the EBCM, Instrument Cluster, Radio, and RKE Module for 1 second. During this test all other module functions are disabled.
