Symptom:
*VTSS WILL NOT ARM PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
VTSS NOT ENABLED
CHECK FOR DTCS AND VTSS ARMING INHIBITORS
CHECK FOR SKIM NO RESPONSE
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH GROUND OPEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX CIRCUIT OPEN
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH OPEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 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.
Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS
is armed?
All
Yes → Go To 2
No → Go To 3
2 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.
Did the VTSS indicator flash rapidly, then flash at a slower rate indicating the VTSS
is armed?
All
Yes → Test Complete.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
No → Replace and program the Instrument Cluster in accordance with
the service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 With the DRBIIIt, attempt to communicate with the SKIM.
Does the DRBIIIt communicate with the SKIM?
All
Yes → Go To 4
No → Refer to communication category for the related symptom(s).
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
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