Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 516

8Q - 2 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
TIME-OUT PERIOD
The VTSS requires 16 consecutive seconds to time-
out and arm the alarm. If a door is key unlocked, key
fob unlocked. or the ignition is switched ON, the
VTSS will cancel out. To reset the VTSS, perform
methods A or B.
TRIGGERING THE VTSS
After the VTSS is armed, following actions will
trigger the alarm:
• Opening any door.
• Opening the hood
• Turning the ignition to the ON or unlock posi-
tion.
• The ignition switch can be turned to the acces-
sory position without triggering alarm system.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
information and component locations. Using a scan
tool (DRB). Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Pro-
cedures manual for test procedures.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BODY CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the lower steering column cover and
the knee blocker reinforcement.
(3) Disconnect the two wire connectors from the
bottom of the Body Control Module (BCM) (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the bolts holding the Junction Block to
the dash panel mounting bracket.
(5) Remove the Junction Block from the mounting
bracket.
(6) Remove the screws holding BCM to Junction
Block.
(7) Slide the BCM downward to disengage guide
studs on Junction Block from the channels on the
BCM mounting bracket.
(8) Remove the BCM from Junction Block.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim and water shield.
(2) Close the door window.
Fig. 1 Body Control Module
(3) Disconnect the door lock cylinder switch wire
connector from the door harness and wiring clip from
the impact beam.
(4) Remove the outer handle from the door.
(5) Disengage the lock tab holding switch to the
back of the lock cylinder (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the switch from the door handle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
Fig. 2 Door Lock Cylinder Switch
FRONT DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open the front door.
(2) Remove the screw holding the door ajar switch
to the door B-pillar (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the door ajar switch from the B-pillar.
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