Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual page 569

Verification Tests —
1. Open the driver door and roll down the window.
2. Remove the ignition key (but keep in hand).
3. Lock the doors with RKE transmitter or power door lock switch.
4. Close all doors and observe the VTSS Indicator lamp.
5. - If the VTSS Indicator Lamp flashes rapidly and then after approximately 15 seconds
changes to a slower flash, indicates the system is armed.
6. - If the indicator fails to flash as described, there is a problem with the system. Select the
Identifying VTSS symptom from the Symptom List to troubleshoot.
7. - Manually unlock the driver's door and open door to verify the alarm will trip to the alarming
state.
Does the VTSS Indicator Lamp flash as specified and does the alarm trip and operate properly?
Yes → Repair is complete.
→ Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No
__AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
1. Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected
components - except the Battery.
2. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON,
THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
3. Connect the DRBIII to the Data Link Connector - use the most current software available.
4. Use the DRBIII and erase the stored codes in all airbag system modules.
5. Turn the ignition off, and wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
6. Wait one minute, and read active codes and if there are none present read the stored codes.
7. Note: If equipped with Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch positions.
8. Note: Read the DTC's in all airbag system related modules.
9. If the DRBIII shows any active or stored codes, return to the Symptom list and follow path
specified for that trouble code. If no active or stored codes are present, the repair is complete.
Are any DTC's present or is the original condition still present?
YES
Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom list.
NO
Repair is complete.
Continued
VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A
VERIFICATION TESTS
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APPLICABILITY
All
APPLICABILITY
All