How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If an attempted break-in occurred while the system was armed. is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in occurred while the system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages  for additional information.

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