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be checked. To determine if a high current draw con-
dition exists first check the vehicle with a test lamp.
(1) Verify that all electrical accessories are OFF.
²Remove key from ignition switch
²Turn off all lights
²Trunk lid is closed
²Engine compartment hood lamp is disconnected
or lamp removed
²Map lamp on rear view mirror
²Glove box door is closed
²Sun visor vanity lights are OFF
²All doors are closed
²Allow the ignition key lamp system to time out
in approximately 30 seconds, if equipped.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable (Fig. 5).
(3) Connect a 12 Volt test lamp, with a cold resis-
tance of 5-7 ohms, between the battery negative cable
clamp and the negative post (Fig. 6). If test lamp
goes out system is OK. If test lamp lights and stays
ON, go to Test Lamp Stays ON procedure.
TEST LAMP STAYS ON
There is either a short circuit or a fault in an elec-
tronic module. Two fuses in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) feed the modules with ignition off
draw.
²Interior lamps fuse (10 Amp) (IOD) PDC
²Fuel pump fuse (20 Amp) in PDC.
(1) Remove interior lamp and fuel pump fuses. By
removing these fuses all ignition off draw from thevehicle electronics will be disconnected. The test
lamp should go out. If test lamp goes out go to Step
2. If test lamp does not go out there is a current
draw or short circuit. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams.
(2) Install the fuel pump fuse. If test lamp lights,
there is a current draw or short circuit in the A14
wiring circuit feed.
(a) Disconnect Powertrain Control Module.
(b) If test lamp goes out, replace Powertrain
Control Module.
(c) If test lamp does not go out, there is a cur-
rent draw or short circuit in the A14 circuit feed.
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
(3) Install the interior lamp fuse. If test lamp
lights, there is a current draw or short circuit in the
M01 circuit. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams. If
test lamp stays out, go to Step 4.
(4) Use a multi-meter that has at least a range of
200 milliamperes. Install meter between the battery
negative cable and battery negative post (Fig. 7).
Carefully remove the test lamp without disconnecting
the meter. After all modules time-out the total vehi-
cle IOD should be less than 10 milliamperes. If igni-
tion off draw is more than 10 milliamperes go to Step
5.
(5) Remove both fuses from the Power Distribution
Center:
²Fuel pump fuse (20 Amp)
²Interior lamps fuse (10 Amp)
(6) If there is any reading with fuses removed
there is a current draw or short circuit in the wiring.
Fig. 5 Disconnect and Isolate Battery Negative
Cable
1 ± NEGATIVE CABLE
2 ± NEGATIVE BATTERY POST
Fig. 6 Ignition OFF (IOD) Test
1 ± NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2 ± 12 VOLT TEST LIGHT
3 ± PDC
4 ± AIR CLEANER HOUSING
5 ± NEGATIVE BATTERY POST
PLBATTERY 8A - 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Reach behind front bumper fascia forward of
front wheel and remove attaching clip from the front
side marker lamp.
(2) Remove bulb from socket (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install attaching clip to the front side marker
lamp.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Remove bulb socket from center high mounted
stop lamp.
(3) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into center high mounted
stop lamp.
(3) Close deck lid.
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Move trunk lining as necessary from rear clo-
sure panel to gain access to back of tail lamp.
(3) Remove bulb socket from tail lamp through
openings in rear closure panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into socket.
(2) Install bulb socket into tail lamp through open-
ings in rear closure panel.
(3) Reposition trunk lining to rear closure panel.
(4) Close deck lid.
Fig. 3 CHMSL Lamp
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± CHMSL LAMP BULB
3 ± LAMP SOCKET
4 ± CHMSL LAMP HOUSING
Fig. 4 Tail and Stop Lamp Bulb
1 ± REAR CLOSURE PANEL
2 ± TAIL LAMP
3 ± SOCKET
4 ± BULB
PLLAMPS 8L - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Remove socket and bulb from lamp.
(3) Remove screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove CHMSL from deck lid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place CHMSL into position on deck lid.
(2) Install screws attaching center high mounted
stop lamp to deck lid.
(3) Install socket and bulb from lamp.
(4) Close deck lid.
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release deck lid latch and open deck lid.
(2) Move trunk lining as necessary from rear clo-
sure panel to gain access to back of tail lamp.
(3) Remove nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear
closure panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove lamp housing from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place lamp housing into position.
(2) Install nuts attaching tail lamp to the rear clo-
sure panel.(3) Reposition trunk lining to rear closure panel.
(4) Close deck lid.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove lamp from bumper.
(3) Remove bulb socket from lamp.
(4) Remove lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb socket into lamp.
(2) Place lamp in position.
(3) Install screws attaching license plate lamp to
rear bumper.
UNDERHOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support hood.
(2) Remove lens lamp.
(3) Remove lamp bulb.
(4) Disconnect lamp wire connector.
(5) Remove the screw attaching lamp to hood.
(6) Remove lamp from vehicle.
Fig. 3 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± DECKLID
2 ± CHMSL LAMP BULB
3 ± LAMP SOCKET
4 ± CHMSL LAMP HOUSING
Fig. 4 Tail and Stop Lamp
1 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL BACK UP/SIDE MARKER/
LAMP HOUSING
2 ± BACK UP LAMP BULB
3 ± TAIL/STOP/
TURN SIGNAL/ SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
8L - 14 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP BULB SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB....4
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB............4
FRONT POSITION LAMP BULB...............5
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB...................6
HEADLAMP BULB.........................6REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULBS..........7
REAR FOG LAMP BULB....................8
SIDE REPEATER LAMP BULB................9
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULBS..........................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid.
(2) Remove the CHMSL lamp socket from the
lamp assembly (Fig. 1). Rotate and pull the socket
straight from the CHMSL lamp.
(3) Remove the bulb from its socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb in its socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the CHMSL lamp socket in the lamp
assembly (Fig. 2).
(4) Close the trunklid.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the appropriate headlamp module from
the vehicle. Refer to the Headlamp Module removal
and installation procedure in this group.
Fig. 1 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
Fig. 2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
8L - 4 LAMPSPL

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the side repeater lamp bulb in its
socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the lamp housing
(Fig. 19).
(4) Install the lamp in the front fender. Install the
bottom mounting tab first then push lamp straight in
to secure in fender (Fig. 20).
(5) Install the front wheel splash shield retaining
pushpins and screws.
TAIL, STOP, BACK-UP AND TURN SIGNAL
LAMP BULBS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid and clear area by the rear
closure panel.
(2) Remove the pushpin and pull back the trunk
trim.
(3) Remove the (3) plastic retaining nuts and pull
the lamp assembly away from the vehicle (Fig. 21).
(4) Rotate the appropriate lamp socket and pull
straight out of the tail lamp assembly.
(5) Pull the lamp bulb straight from its socket.
Fig. 19 Side Repeater Lamp Socket
1 ± BULB SOCKET
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
Fig. 20 Side Repeater Lamp Retaining Tabs
1 ± RETAINING TABS
2 ± REPEATER LAMP
3 ± FENDER
Fig. 21 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
8L - 10 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb in its socket.
(2) Verify lamp operation.
(3) Install the lamp socket in the tail lamp assem-
bly.
(4) Position the tail lamp assembly and install the
(3) plastic retaining nuts (Fig. 22). Torque the nuts to
4.5 N´m (40in. lbs.).
(5) Install the trunk trim on the rear closure
panel.
Fig. 22 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
PLLAMPS 8L - 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

LAMP SERVICE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP SWITCH......................12
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH.............12
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH...............12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)..............................12HEADLAMP MODULE.....................12
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR..............14
FRONT FOG LAMP.......................15
REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS..............15
REAR FOG LAMP........................15
SIDE REPEATER LAMP....................17
TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP........18
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be
found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
Service procedures for the headlamp leveling
switch can be found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel
Systems. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into
the multi-function (turn signal) switch. Proper proce-
dures can be found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and
Flashers. More information can be found in Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
(CHMSL)
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid
(2) Remove the CHMSL lamp socket from the
lamp assembly (Fig. 1). Rotate and pull the socket
straight from the CHMSL lamp.
(3) Remove the (2) CHMSL lamp retaining nuts
(Fig. 1) and remove the lamp from the trunklid.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the CHMSL lamp on the mounting
studs and install the (2) retaining nuts (Fig. 2).
Torque the nuts to 12 N´m (106 in. lbs.).(2) Install the CHMSL lamp socket in the lamp
assembly (Fig. 2).
(3) Close the trunklid and verify lamp operation.
HEADLAMP MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Open the hood and disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable.
(2) Remove the (2) headlamp module retaining
screws (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the upper front fascia retaining screw
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
8L - 12 LAMPSPL

(4) Gently pull the outboard side of the headlamp
module straight out to disengage the locating pin in
the headlamp housing from the fender.
(5) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, gently pull the headlamp modulestraight out far enough to access the electrical con-
nections (Fig. 4).
(6) Disconnect the headlamp bulb, front turn sig-
nal lamp bulb, and the 4-way electrical connector
located at the bottom of the headlamp module.
NOTE: The turn signal and 4-way electrical connec-
tors have a primary and secondary latch system.
(7) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, remove the headlamp module
from the vehicle (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, position the headlamp module
and restore the electrical connections.
(2) While holding the front fascia away from the
front closure panel, insert the inboard side of the
headlamp module behind the fascia. Position the
headlamp locating pin into the slotted hole in the
fender.
(3) Install the (2) headlamp module retaining
screws (Fig. 5). Torque the bolts to 4.5 N´m (40 in.
lbs.).
NOTE: The outboard headlamp module retaining
screw must pass through the hole in the bottom of
the headlamp housing to properly secure the head-
lamp module.
(4) Install the upper front fascia retaining screw
(Fig. 5).
(5) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
1 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP RETAINING NUTS
2 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 ± TRUNK LID
4 ± C. H. M. S. L. LAMP
Fig. 3 Headlamp Module Retaining Bolts
1 ± HEADLAMP MODULE RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± FASCIA RETAINING SCREW
Fig. 4 Removing Headlamp Module
PLLAMPS 8L - 13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid and clear area by the rear
closure panel.
(2) Remove the pushpin and pull back the trunk
trim.
(3) Remove the (3) tail lamp assembly retaining
nuts (Fig. 18).
(4) Pull the lamp away from the vehicle enough to
access the lamp electrical. Rotate and disconnect all
the electrical connectors from the tail lamp assembly.
(5) Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the tail lamp assembly and restore the
electrical connections.
(2) Position the lamp mounting studs through the
holes in the rear closure panel. Install the (3) tail
lamp assembly retaining nuts (Fig. 19). Torque the
nuts to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the trunk trim and install the retain-
ing pushpin. Close the trunklid.
Fig. 18 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
Fig. 19 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
8L - 18 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)...1
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS)...2
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
(SKIM)................................2
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER.........................3
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR LAMP.......................4
TRIGGERING THE VTSS....................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM.........4
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)...5SERVICE PROCEDURES
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INITIALIZATION.........................5
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING...........5
SWITCHING OPERATING MODES/
CONFIGURING A NEW MODULE............6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH.............7
HOOD AJAR SWITCH......................7
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
(SKIM)................................7
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM DECK
LID SECURITY (KNOCK OUT) SWITCH.......8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The Vehicle Theft/Security System (VTSS) is
designed to protect against whole vehicle theft. The
system monitors vehicle doors, hood, trunk key cylin-
der, and ignition for unauthorized operation.
The VTSS activates:
²Sounding of the horn.
²Flashing of the park lamps.
²Flashing of the headlamps.
The RKE Module has three modes of operation
including customer usage mode, dealer lot storage
mode, and shipping mode. The customer usage mode
provides full functionality of the module and is the
mode in which the RKE Module should be operating
when used by the customer. Dealer lot storage mode
and shipping mode are reduced power modes meant
to extend vehicle battery life during shipping and
storage in the dealer lot. Dealer lot storage mode pro-
vides limited VTSS and power door lock functions,
and disables the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) func-
tions. This mode is intended to be used when the
vehicle is on the dealer lot to provide VTSS coverage
of the vehicle while minimizing battery drain. Ship-
ping mode disables all normal functions of the mod-
ule with the exception of communications over the
vehicle's PCI bus, and is intended to be used when
the vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant. The
dealer must remove the module from shipping modeand place it into either the dealer lot storage or cus-
tomer usage modes of operation.
NOTE: The dealer must remove the module from
ªShip Modeº and place the RKE Module into either
the ªDealer Lotº storage or ªCustomer Usageº
modes of operation after receiving the vehicle from
the assembly plant. Refer to Switching Operating
Modes/Configuring a New Module under Service
Procedures in this section.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)
In the customer usage mode of operation, the sys-
tem is armed when the vehicle is locked using the:
²Power door lock switches.
²Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After the vehicle is locked and the last door is
closed, the circular red VTSS indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will flash quickly for 16 seconds, indi-
cating that arming is in progress. If no monitored
systems are activated during this period (excluding
the hood and trunk key cylinder), the system will
arm. After 16 seconds, the LED will continue to flash
at a slower rate indicating the system is armed.
If the hood ajar switch and/or trunk key cylinder
switch(s) are not sensed by the system, the indicator
LED will remain lit during the arming process,
although the system will still arm. If the VTSS indi-
cator does not illuminate at all upon door closing it
indicates that the system is not arming.
PLVEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM 8Q - 1