Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - ALARM TRIPS ON ITS OWN
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| 1 | With the DRBIII® in Inputs/Outputs, read the Last Alarm Caused By state. Were there any causes displayed? Yes --> Check for a possible intermittent condition with the circuit indicated by the DRBIII®. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Is this an export vehicle equipped with a hood ajar switch? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Go To 4 |
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| 3 | Remove the ignition key (but keep in hand). Lock the vehicle and close all the doors, liftgate and hood. Allow the VTSS to arm. Lightly tap on hood near ajar switch to simulate wind and noise vibration. Did the VTSS trip to the alarming state? Yes --> Replace the hood ajar switch. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A . No --> Go To 4 |
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NOTE:
The condition that caused the alarm is not present at this time. The following list may help in identifying the intermittent condition. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.Visually inspect related wiring harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for loose connections, broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.Were any of the above conditions present?Yes --> Repair as necessaryPerform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A .No --> Test Complete. |
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