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.
- Check fuses in fuse block, located at left side of instrument panel. Repair shorted circuits and blown fuses as necessary. Go to next step.
- 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.
- 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
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- 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
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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
| DTC |
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| Antenna Failure |
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| COP Failure |
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| EEPROM Failure |
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| Internal Fault |
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| RAM Failure |
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| Serial Link Internal Fault |
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| Stack Overflow Failure |
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| PCM Status Failure |
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| Serial Link External Fault |
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| Rolling Code Failure |
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| VIN Mismatch |
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| Transponder CRC Failure |
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| Transponder Communication Failure |
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| Transponder ID Mismatch |
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| Transponder Response Mismatch |
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| Hood Ajar Switch Missing |
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| P/N Mismatch |
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| Headlights Fail To Flash During Alarm |
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| Horn Fails To Sound During Alarm |
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| Open Driver Door Fails To Trip Alarm |
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| Open Liftgate Fails To Trip Alarm |
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| Open Passenger Door Fails To Trip Alarm |
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| Parking Lights Fail To Flash During Alarm |
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| VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Driver Cylinder Lock Switch |
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| VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Liftgate Cylinder Lock Switch |
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| VTSS Fails To Arm/Disarm From Passenger Door Cylinder Lock Switch |
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| VTSS Indicator Fails To Flash |
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| VTSS Indicator Stays On Steady During Arming |
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