Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1902

Symptom:
*VTSS INDICATOR STAYS ON STEADY DURING ARMING
HOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
HOOD AJAR SWITCH SHORTED
RKE MODULE - HOOD AJAR SHORTED
RKE MODULE - VTSS LED SHORTED
TEST
1 Ensure the hood is closed and aligned properly.
With the DRB read the Hood Ajar status..
Does the DRB show Closed ?
→ Go To 2
No
Yes → Go To 3
2 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
3 Ensure the hood is closed and aligned properly.
Disconnect the Remote Keyless Entry module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit to ground.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 (1k) ohms?
→ Go To 4
No
Yes → Go To 5
4 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
5 Disconnect the Hood Ajar Switch connector.
Disconnect the Remote Keyless Entry module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Hood Ajar Switch Sense circuit to ground.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 (1k) ohms?
Yes → Repair the Hood Ajar Switch Sense wire for a short to ground.
→ Go To 6
No
6 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Hood Ajar Switch.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
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APPLICABILITY
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