Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
One of the features that the high-line CTM supports and controls is the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). In the VTSS, the CTM receives
hard-wired inputs from the door jamb, door lock cylinder, and ignition switches. The programming in the CTM allows it to process the
information from these inputs and send control outputs to energize or de-energize the headlamp relay, horn relay, and the security lamp. The CTM
also sends CCD data bus messages to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to control the engine no-run feature of the VTSS.
The CTM also contains the receiver and control logic for the power lock and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, which are integrated into the
arming, disarming, and triggering functions of the VTSS.
For diagnosis of the high-line version of the CTM or of the CCD data bus, a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures are
recommended. The CTM cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
