Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Ultrasonic Sensor: Description and Operation
Intrusion Sensor - Description
DESCRIPTION
Intrusion sensor microwave transducers are part of the premium version of the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) in the Vehicle Theft Security System
(VTSS). The premium version of the VTA is only available in vehicles built for certain markets, where the additional features offered by this system are
required. There are two (two-door vehicles) or three (four-door vehicles) sensors used in each vehicle. These units are designed to provide interior
motion detection inputs to the intrusion module, which serves as the interface between the Front Control Module (FCM), the ElectroMechanical
Instrument Cluster (EMIC) (also known as the Cab Compartment Node/CCN) and the alarm siren.
The sensors are each located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, concealed behind the interior trim components. A sensor located in the
lower center stack of the instrument panel monitors the front seating area of the vehicle. This sensor is concealed behind a lower center trim panel below
the instrument panel switch pod. A second sensor is located within the swing gate and monitors the cargo area of all vehicles as well as the second row
seating area of two-door vehicles. This sensor is concealed behind a molded plastic grille near the left end of the swing gate inner panel.
A third sensor is used only on four-door vehicles. This sensor is located within the center floor console to monitor the second row seating area of
four-door vehicles. This sensor is concealed behind the rear trim cover of the console on the back of the console bin.
Concealed within the molded plastic sensor housing is the circuitry of the sensor which includes the microwave send and receive transducer. The
housings each include integral mounting provisions dedicated to the intended sensor mounting location. Each sensor is connected through either an
integral connector receptacle or an integral pigtail wire to the vehicle electrical system.
An intrusion sensor microwave transducer cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, it must be replaced.