Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - VTSS INDICATOR INOPERATIVE
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| 1 | With the DRBIII®, actuate the VTSS LAMP. Does the VTSS Lamp flash while actuating the Lamp? Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Remove and inspect Fuse #7 in the Junction Block. Is the fuse open? Yes --> Inspect/repair the Fused B(+) circuit for a short to ground. Replace the Fuse. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Reinstall Fuse #7 in the Junction Block. Gain access to the Junction Block connector C7. While back probing, measure the voltage of the Fused B(+) circuit at the Junction Block connector C7. Is the voltage above 10.0 volts? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Replace the Junction Block. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . |
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| 4 | Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the voltage of the Fused B(+) circuit at cavity 21. Is the voltage above 10.0 volts? Yes --> Go To 5 No --> Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . |
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| 5 | Remove the VTSS Indicator Bulb from the Instrument Cluster. Inspect the VTSS Indicator Bulb and socket. Is there a problem with the bulb or socket? Yes --> Repair or replace the VTSS Indicator Bulb or socket as needed. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 6 |
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| 6 | Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Connect a voltmeter positive probe to a 12.0 volt supply and connect the ground probe to the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit at the Instrument Cluster connector. Turn the ignition on. With the DRB in Vehicle Theft, actuate the VTSS Indicator lamp. Is the voltage above 10.0 volts when the VTSS Indicator lamp is actuated? Yes --> Replace the Instrument Cluster assembly. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 7 |
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| 7 | Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Disconnect the BCM C1 harness connector. Measure the resistance of the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit between the Instrument Cluster connector and the BCM C1 connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Repair the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit for an open. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . |
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