RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
3. DISCONNECT BATTERY TO RESET FCM
Turn the ignition Off to the lock position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable wait 5 seconds then reconnect.
Turn the ignition to the On position for 10 seconds then back Off to the lock position and remove key.
Arm the VTSS and attempt to trip to alarming state by manually unlocking door and opening.
Q: Did the VTSS trip to the alarming state when the door was opened?
YES: Test complete. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests/VTSS
Verification Test
NO: Replace and program the Instrument Cluster. Perform Body Verification Test - Ver 1. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
VTSS Will Not Arm Properly
VTSS WILL NOT ARM PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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VTSS not enabled
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Check for DTCs and VTSS arming inhibitors
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Check for SKIM no response
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Cylinder lock switch ground open
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Cylinder lock switch MUX circuit open
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Cylinder lock switch open
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Instrument cluster
1. ATTEMPT TO ENABLE THE VTSS
Turn the ignition Off to the lock position.
Disconnect the battery negative cable wait 5 seconds then reconnect battery cable.
Turn the ignition to the On position for 10 seconds, then back Off to the lock position and remove key.
Close all doors.
Using the key, lock the vehicle with the Driver Door Cylinder Lock Switch and observe the VTSS indicator.
Q: Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS is armed?
YES: Go To 2
NO: Go To 3
2. VTSS NOT ENABLED
Unlock the vehicle to disarm the VTSS.
Ensure all doors are closed.
Using the RKE key fob, lock the vehicle and observe the VTSS indicator.
Q: Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS is armed?
YES: Test Complete. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests/VTSS
Verification Test
NO: Replace and program the Instrument Cluster. Perform Body Verification Test - Ver 1. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
3. USE DRB TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE SKIM
With the DRBIII(R), attempt to communicate with the SKIM.
Q: Does the DRBIII(R) communicate with the SKIM?
YES: Go To 4
NO: Refer to communication category for the related symptom(s). Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. See: Powertrain
Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification
Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests/VTSS Verification Test
4. DTC OR VTSS INHIBITORS
Ensure the doors are closed.
With the DRBIII(R), read the active DTC's and the ajar switch states.
