Vtss Will Not Arm Properly - Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual

VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
Symptom:

*VTSS WILL NOT ARM PROPERLY

VTSS NOT ENABLED
CHECK FOR DTCS AND VTSS ARMING INHIBITORS
CHECK FOR SKIM NO RESPONSE
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH GROUND OPEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX CIRCUIT OPEN
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH OPEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX OPEN
TEST
1 Turn the ignition Off to the lock position.
Disconnect the battery negative cable wait 5 seconds then reconnect battery cable.
Turn the ignition to the On position for 10 seconds, then back Off to the lock position
and remove key.
Close all doors.
Using the key, lock the vehicle with the Driver Door Cylinder Lock Switch and
observe the VTSS indicator.
Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS
is armed?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Go To 3
No
2 Unlock the vehicle to disarm the VTSS.
Ensure all doors are closed.
Using the RKE key fob, lock the vehicle and observe the VTSS indicator.
Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS
is armed?
Yes → Test Complete.
→ Replace and program the Instrument Cluster in accordance with
No
3 With the DRBIII , attempt to communicate with the SKIM.
Does the DRBIII communicate with the SKIM?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Refer to communication category for the related symptom(s).
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
the service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
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APPLICABILITY
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