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Diagnostic Procedure

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VTSS INDICATOR INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION
1 Disconnect the instrument cluster C1 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit at the instrument cluster connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII(R) in Vehicle Theft, actuate the VTSS Indicator.
Does the test light illuminate when the VTSS Indicator is actuated?
  1. Yes --> Replace the instrument cluster.

    Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A  .

  2. No --> Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the CTM C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  1. Yes --> Replace the Central Timer Module.

    Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A  .

  2. No --> Repair the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit for an open.

    Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A  .