Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001)
monitored all the way through the speaker connections by the radio assembly. When the radio displays a shorted output DTC with this type of
system, the speaker, radio or wiring could be at fault. The output DTC could refer to a front or rear output or a left or right output. The reason for
the difference is the pairing of the output sections of the radio. Some are paired left and right, others are paired front and rear.
On radios with an external amplifier, the term "output" refers to the circuit between the radio connector and the amplifier. The radio is capable of
monitoring only this portion and can tell nothing about the circuit between the amplifier and the speakers. Consequently, a shorted output DTC on
this type of system would only refer to this circuit. A faulty speaker could not cause this DTC.
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE
The Dakota (AN) and Dakota Quad Cab (AN84) utilize a Central Timer Module (CTM). This system is available in a Base or Highline
configuration.
The CTM performs most of the typical functions a Body Control Module would perform.
The Base and Highline CTM provides the following features:
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Battery Saver Functions For Exterior and Interior Lamps
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Cargo Lamps
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Chime Warning
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Courtesy Lamps
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Dome Lamps
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Dome Defeat
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Door Ajar Switch Status
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Fog Lamps
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Head Lamp Time Delay
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Intermittent Wiper Controls
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Low and High Beam Head Lamps
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Optical Horn
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Park Lamps
Additional features of Highline CTM
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Central Locking (VTSS)
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Door Lock Inhibit
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Driver Door Unlock
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Enhanced Accident Response
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Power Door Locks
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Remote Radio
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Remote Keyless Entry
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Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTSS)
The Central Timer Module is located behind the left side kick panel. It contains 26-way, 16-way and 12-way connectors.
CHIME SYSTEM
The chime system is built into the CTM. There are two chime rates, Low; 50 chimes per minute for reminders and High: 180 chimes per minute
for serious conditions that require immediate attention. The high rate chime sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is open
or if the headlights or the courtesy lights are left ON. The low rate chime sounds for any of the other conditions. There is a variable rate feature
that allows the chime to sound continuously for key-in and headlamp warning as long as the door is open. The seat belt warning chime is activated
for six seconds, and all other chime conditions will activate the chime once at the same time the warning light on the cluster is illuminated.
The Chime will sound for the following conditions:
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Ignition OFF, key in ignition, driver's door open
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Ignition OFF, headlamps ON, driver's door open
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Ignition OFF, courtesy lamps ON, driver's door open
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Seat belt warning (after prove-out)
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Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated (after prove-out)
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Airbag lamp illuminated (after prove-out)
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Check gauges lamp
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Low fuel warning
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Low washer fluid lamp
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Door ajar warning
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Transmission temperature lamp
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Turn signal on reminder warning
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Button pushed on compass mini-trip computer
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC)
This system, located in the overhead console, displays information on outside temperature, compass direction and trip information.