Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1882

Symptom:
HOOD AJAR SWITCH MISSING
When Monitored and Set Condition:
HOOD AJAR SWITCH MISSING
When Monitored: During configuration of the Remote Keyless Entry Module (with
ignition on).
Set Condition: If the Hood Ajar Switch RKE Module input is NOT grounded while the
module is being configured for VTSS, this code will set and the module will not completely
configure..
HOOD NOT OPEN
DRB HOOD AJAR SWITCH CHECK OK-OPEN
GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
HOOD AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
HOOD AJAR SWITCH DEFECTIVE - OPEN
RKE MODULE - HOOD AJAR OPEN
TEST
1 Was the hood open during module configuration?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Open the hood and retry module configuration.
No
2 Open the hood.
With the DRBIII select: Vehicle Theft VTSS Input/Output
Read the Hood Ajar Sw state.
Does the DRBIII show Closed ?
Yes → Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module (not reacting to Hood
→ Go To 3
No
3 Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground circuit in the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Repair the open ground circuit.
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Ajar Input correctly).
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
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APPLICABILITY
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