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Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) System Check

NOTE: This is a basic system check. For full diagnosis, use DRBIII(R) scan tool. For scan tool testing, see BODY CONTROL MODULES - PT CRUISER article. Self-diagnostic tests are written specifically for Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRBIII(R)) scan tool. A generic scan tool may not be capable of performing all necessary test functions.
  1. Check fuses in fuse block, located at left side of instrument panel. Repair shorted circuits and blown fuses as necessary. Go to next step.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect Black 6-pin SKIM harness connector. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between SKIM harness connector terminal No. 5 (Black wire) and ground. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair circuit as necessary.
  3. Connect negative battery cable. Check voltage between SKIM harness connector terminal No. 6 (Pink wire) and ground. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair fused battery voltage circuit as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  4. Turn ignition on. Check voltage between SKIM harness connector terminal No. 4 (Dark Blue/Black wire) and ground. If battery voltage exists, perform self-diagnostics. If battery voltage does not exist, repair ignition output circuit as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). See ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  .
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

DTC Action
Antenna Failure (1)
COP Failure (1)
EEPROM Failure (1)
Internal Fault (1)
RAM Failure (1)
Serial Link Internal Fault (1)
Stack Overflow Failure (1)
PCM Status Failure (1)
Serial Link External Fault (1)
Rolling Code Failure (1)
VIN Mismatch (1)
Transponder CRC Failure (1)
Transponder Communication Failure (1)
Transponder ID Mismatch (1)
Transponder Response Mismatch (1)
Hood Ajar Switch Missing (2)
P/N Mismatch (2)
Headlights Fail To Flash During Alarm (2)
Horn Fails To Sound During Alarm (2)
Open Driver Door Fails To Trip Alarm (2)
Open Liftgate Fails To Trip Alarm (2)
Open Passenger Door Fails To Trip Alarm (2)
Parking Lights Fail To Flash During Alarm (2)
VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Driver Cylinder Lock Switch (2)
VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Liftgate Cylinder Lock Switch (2)
VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Passenger Door Cylinder Lock Switch (2)
VTSS Indicator Fails To Flash (2)
VTSS Indicator Stays On Steady During Arming (2)
(1) See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - PT CRUISER article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(2) See BODY CONTROL MODULES - PT CRUISER article.