RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Attempt to trip the VTSS by opening the passenger door.
Q: Did the VTSS trip when the door was opened?
YES: Test complete. 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: Go To 3
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: 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: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code
Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Body Verification Test
Right Rear Door Does Not Trip VTSS (4 Door)
RIGHT REAR DOOR DOES NOT TRIP VTSS (4 DOOR)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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Passenger door ajar circuit
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Verify VTSS operation
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VTSS not enabled in FCM
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Instrument cluster
1. DOOR AJAR STATE
With the DRBIII(R), read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW status.
Open the Right Rear door.
Q: Does the DRBIII(R) display CLOSED?
YES: Go To 2
NO: Refer to symptom RIGHT REAR AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN. See: Interior Lighting
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
2. ATTEMPT TO TRIP VTSS
Open the right rear door window.
Remove key from ignition switch.
Use the RKE or power door lock switch to lock the doors then close all doors.
Wait approximately 15 seconds for the VTSS indicator to flash at a slower rate indicating the Vehicle Theft Security System is armed.
Manually unlock the right rear door lock.
Attempt to trip the VTSS by opening the right rear door.
Q: Did the VTSS trip when the door was opened?
YES: Test complete. 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: Go To 3
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: Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated
Procedures/Verification Tests/Vehicle Theft Security Verification Tests/VTSS Verification Test
