RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Lock and Unlock the vehicle using the transmitter.
Q: Does the RKE System operate properly?
YES: Replace the original transmitter and program all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module and reprogram all transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
5. TEST TRANSMITTER WITH TESTER
Using the 9001 RF Detector, follow the instructions on the back of the tester and test the transmitter several times.
Q: Does the signal strength measure "STRONG"?
YES: Go To 6. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated
Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the transmitter and program all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
6. PROGRAM RKE TRANSMITTER WITH THE DRBIII(R)
Turn the ignition on
Place transmission in the Park position.
Ensure Vehicle Theft Security System (if equipped) is in Disarm Mode.
With the DRBIII(R), select ELECTRO/MECH CLUSTER, MISCELLANEOUS, then PROGRAM New Fob. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
Exit PROGRAM RKE.
Activate the Door Locks using the RKE Transmitter.
NOTE: When repairs are complete, ensure all transmitters used with the vehicle have been programmed.
Q: Did the door locks respond properly to the RKE transmitter commands?
YES: Repair complete. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and
Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module and reprogram all transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
Alarm Trips On Its Own
ALARM TRIPS ON ITS OWN
Diagnostic Test
1. LAST VTSS CAUSE
With the DRBIII(R) in Inputs/Outputs, read the Last VTSS Cause state.
Q: Were there any causes displayed?
YES: Check for a possible intermittent condition with the circuit indicated by the DRBIII(R). Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. See:
Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification
Tests/VTSS Verification Test
NO: The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition. Look
for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. See: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic
Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests/VTSS Verification Test
Cylinder Lock Switch INOP
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH INOP
