Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
"Last VTSS Cause" status.
Tamper Alert - The VTSS indicator lamp will flash twice quickly and the horn will chirp three times when the system is disarmed to indicate a
tamper condition has occurred.
Manual Override - The system will not arm if the doors are locked using the manual lock control (by hand) or if the locks are actuated by an inside
occupant after the door is closed.
To verify the system, proceed as follows:
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Remove the ignition key (but keep it in hand).
3. Lock the doors with the power lock switch or the RKE.
4. Close the driver's door.
NOTE:
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After the doors are closed, locking the doors with RKE will also arm the system.
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If the VTSS indicator lamp flashed, the system is operational and verified. If not, there may be a problem with the system.
Arming/Disarming
Active arming occurs when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle doors, whether the doors are open or closed. If one or more
doors are open the arming sequence is completed only after all doors are closed.
Passive disarming occurs upon normal vehicle entry (unlocking front door with the key). This disarming also will halt the alarm once it has been
activated.
Active disarming occurs when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle doors. This disarming also will halt the alarm once it
has been activated.
NOTE: A Powertrain Control Module from a vehicle equipped with a vehicle theft security system cannot be used in a vehicle that is not equipped
with a vehicle theft security system. If the VTSS indicator lamp comes on after ignition ON and stays on, the PCI bus communication with the
Powertrain Control Module possibly has been lost.
Wiper System
WIPER SYSTEM
The wiper system provides the driver with the normal wiper (low and high speeds), intermittent wipe, and wipe after wash. The driver selects the
wiper function via the resistive multiplexed stalk switch mounted on the steering column. The BCM uses the input signal from the wiper stalk switch,
wiper motor park switch, and the washer switch to control the wiper system. The Body Control Module (BCM) then controls the relays and timing
functions to provide the driver selected features.
SYSTEM FEATURES
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipe Mode
There are 6 individual delay times with a minimum delay of 1/2 second to a maximum of 18 seconds. When the vehicle speed is under 10 mph (6
kmh), the delay time is doubled providing a range of 1 - 36 seconds.
Park after Ignition Off
Because the wiper relays are powered from the battery the BCM can run the wipers to park after the ignition is turned off.
Wipe after Wash
When the driver presses the wash button for over 1/2 second and then releases it, the wiper will continue to run for 2 additional wipe cycles.
The wiper system utilizes the BCM to control the on/off and hi/low relays from low and hi speed wiper functions, intermittent wiper delay as the
switch position changes, pulse wipe, wipe after wash mode, and wiper motor park functions. The BCM uses the vehicle speed input to double the
usual delay time below 10 MPH (17 KMH).
