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(8) Disconnect servo cable at throttle body. Refer to
Servo Cable Removal/Installation in this group.
(9) Position battery tray up far enough for access
to speed control servo electrical connector and vac-
uum line.
(10) Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum
line at servo.
(11) Position battery tray with attached servo
assembly to gain access to 2 servo mounting nuts
(Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
(12) Remove 2 mounting nuts holding servo cable
sleeve to bracket (Fig. 6).
(13) Pull speed control cable sleeve and servo away
from servo mounting bracket to expose cable retain-
ing clip (Fig. 6) and remove clip. Note: The servo
mounting bracket displayed in (Fig. 6) is a typical
bracket and may/may not be applicable to this model
vehicle.
(14) Remove servo from mounting bracket. While
removing, note orientation of servo to bracket.
REMOVAL - DIESEL WITH AUTO. TRANS.
(1) Disconnect both negative battery cables at both
batteries.
(2) Disconnect positive battery cable at battery
(drivers side battery).
(3) Remove battery holddown bolts (Fig. 11).
(4) If equipped, pull up on battery heat shield to
remove it (Fig. 12).
(5) Remove battery from vehicle.
(6) From under vehicle, and in front of left front
wheelhouse, remove 2 lower battery tray nuts (Fig.
13).
(7) Remove 2 nuts and 2 bolts holding battery tray
to vehicle (Fig. 14).
(8) Remove cable cover (Fig. 15). Cable cover is
attached with 2 Phillips screws, 2 plastic retention
clips and 2 push tabs (Fig. 15). Remove 2 Phillips
screws and carefully pry out 2 retention clips. After
clip removal, push rearward on front tab, and
upward on lower tab for cover removal.
(9) Using finger pressure only, disconnect end of
servo cable from throttle lever pin by pulling forward
on connector while holding lever rearward (Fig. 16).
DO NOT try to pull connector off perpendicular
to lever pin. Connector will be broken.
Fig. 11 Battery Holddown Bolts
1 - REMOVE 2 BOLTS
2 - BATTERY HOLDDOWN STRAP
Fig. 12 Battery Heat Shield
1 - BATTERY HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 13 Battery Tray Lower Mounting Nuts
1 - BATTERY TRAY
2 - SPEED CONTROL SERVO
BR/BESPEED CONTROL 8P - 9
SPEED CONTROL SERVO (Continued)

(10) Position battery tray up far enough for access
to speed control servo electrical connector and vac-
uum line.
(11) Disconnect electrical connector (Fig. 17) and
vacuum line at servo.
(12) Position battery tray with attached servo
assembly to gain access to 2 servo mounting nuts
(Fig. 18) or (Fig. 19).
(13) Remove 2 mounting nuts holding servo cable
sleeve to bracket (Fig. 19).
(14) Pull speed control cable sleeve and servo away
from servo mounting bracket to expose cable retain-
ing clip (Fig. 19) and remove clip. Note: The servo
mounting bracket displayed in (Fig. 19) is a typical
bracket and may/may not be applicable to this model
vehicle.
(15) Remove servo from mounting bracket. While
removing, note orientation of servo to bracket.
Fig. 14 Battery Tray Upper Mounting Bolts/Nuts
1 - BATTERY TRAY
2 - REMOVE 2 BOLTS
3 - REMOVE 2 NUTS
Fig. 15 Cable/Lever/Throttle Linkage Cover
1 - CABLE/LEVER/LINKAGE COVER
2 - PUSH UP LOWER TAB
3 - SCREWS/CLIPS (2)
4 - TAB PUSH HERE
Fig. 16 Servo Cable at Throttle Lever
1 - PINCH (2) TABS
2 - CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - PINCH TABS (2)
4 - OFF
5 - THROTTLE CABLE
6 - THROTTLE LEVER
7 - THROTTLE LEVER PIN
8 - OFF
9 - CONNECTOR
10 - SPEED CONTROL CABLE
8P - 10 SPEED CONTROLBR/BE
SPEED CONTROL SERVO (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
V-8 ENGINE
(1) Position servo to mounting bracket.
(2) Align hole in cable connector with hole in servo
pin. Install cable-to-servo retaining clip.
(3) Insert servo studs through holes in servo
mounting bracket.
(4) Insert servo studs through holes in servo cable
sleeve.
(5) Install servo mounting nuts and tighten to 8.5
N´m (75 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect vacuum line to servo.
(7) Connect electrical connector to servo terminals.
(8) Install three bolts retaining servo/servo mount-
ing bracket to battery tray.
(9) Connect servo cable to throttle body. Refer to
Servo Cable Removal/Installation in this group.
(10) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(11) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
8.0L V-10 ENGINE
(1) Position servo to mounting bracket.
(2) Align hole in cable connector with hole in servo
pin. Install cable-to-servo retaining clip.
(3) Insert servo studs through holes in servo
mounting bracket.
Fig. 17 Servo LocationÐRemoval/Installation
1 - BATTERY TRAY
2 - SERVO ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - SERVO BRACKET SCREWS (3)
Fig. 18 Servo Mounting at Battery Tray
1 - BATTERY TRAY
2 - SPEED CONTROL SERVO
3 - SERVO MOUNTING NUTS (2)
Fig. 19 Servo Cable Clip Remove/InstallÐTypical
1 - SERVO MOUNTING NUTS (2)
2 - SERVO
3 - CABLE RETAINING CLIP
4 - SERVO CABLE AND SLEEVE
BR/BESPEED CONTROL 8P - 11
SPEED CONTROL SERVO (Continued)

(4) Insert servo studs through holes in servo cable
sleeve.
(5) Install servo mounting nuts and tighten to 8.5
N´m (75 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect vacuum line to servo.
(7) Connect electrical connector to servo terminals.
(8) Connect servo cable to throttle body. Refer to
Servo Cable Removal/Installation in this group.
(9) Install battery tray. Tighten all battery tray
mounting hardware to 16 N´m (140 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Position battery into battery tray.
(11) If equipped, install battery heat shield.
(12) Install battery holddown clamp. Tighten bolt
to 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(13) Connect positive battery cable to battery.
(14) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(15) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
INSTALLATION - DIESEL WITH AUTO. TRANS.
(1) Position servo to mounting bracket.
(2) Align hole in cable connector with hole in servo
pin. Install cable-to-servo retaining clip.
(3) Insert servo studs through holes in servo
mounting bracket.
(4) Insert servo studs through holes in servo cable
sleeve.
(5) Install servo mounting nuts and tighten to 8.5
N´m (75 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect vacuum line to servo.
(7) Connect electrical connector to servo terminals.
(8) Connect servo cable to throttle lever by push-
ing cable connector rearward onto lever pin while
holding lever forward.
(9) Install battery tray. Tighten all battery tray
mounting hardware to 16 N´m (140 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Position battery into battery tray.
(11) If equipped, install battery heat shield.
(12) Install battery holddown clamp. Tighten bolt
to 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(13) Connect positive battery cable to battery.
(14) Connect negative battery cables to both bat-
teries.
(15) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
(16) Install cable/lever cover.
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Gas Engines and Diesel With Auto. Trans.
There are two separate switch pods that operate
the speed control system. The steering-wheel-
mounted switches use multiplexed circuits to provideinputs to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) for
ON, OFF, RESUME, ACCELERATE, SET, DECEL
and CANCEL modes. Refer to the owner's manual for
more information on speed control switch functions
and setting procedures.
The individual switches cannot be repaired. If one
switch fails, the entire switch module must be
replaced.
Diesel With Manual Trans.
There are two separate switch pods that operate
the speed control system. The steering-wheel-
mounted switches use multiplexed circuits to provide
inputs to the Engine Control Module (ECM) for ON,
OFF, RESUME, ACCELERATE, SET, DECEL and
CANCEL modes. Refer to the owner's manual for
more information on speed control switch functions
and setting procedures.
The individual switches cannot be repaired. If one
switch fails, the entire switch module must be
replaced.
OPERATION
Gas Engines and Diesel With Auto. Trans.
When speed control is selected by depressing the
ON, OFF switch, the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) allows a set speed to be stored in its RAM for
speed control. To store a set speed, depress the SET
switch while the vehicle is moving at a speed
between approximately 35 and 85 mph. In order for
the speed control to engage, the brakes cannot be
applied, nor can the gear selector be indicating the
transmission is in Park or Neutral.
The speed control can be disengaged manually by:
²Stepping on the brake pedal.
²Depressing the OFF switch.
²Depressing the CANCEL switch.
The speed control can be disengaged also by any of
the following conditions:
²An indication of Park or Neutral.
²The vehicle speed signal increases at a rate of
10 mph per second (indicates that the co-efficient of
friction between the road surface and tires is
extremely low).
²Depressing the clutch pedal.
²Excessive engine rpm (indicates that the trans-
mission may be in a low gear).
²The vehicle speed signal decreases at a rate of
10 mph per second (indicates that the vehicle may
have decelerated at an extremely high rate).
²If the actual speed is not within 20 mph of the
set speed.
The previous disengagement conditions are pro-
grammed for added safety.
8P - 12 SPEED CONTROLBR/BE
SPEED CONTROL SERVO (Continued)

Once the speed control has been disengaged,
depressing the ACCEL switch restores the vehicle to
the target speed that was stored in the PCM's RAM.
NOTE: Depressing the OFF switch will erase the set
speed stored in the PCM's RAM.
If, while the speed control is engaged, the driver
wishes to increase vehicle speed, the PCM is pro-
grammed for an acceleration feature. With the
ACCEL switch held closed, the vehicle accelerates
slowly to the desired speed. The new target speed is
stored in the PCM's RAM when the ACCEL switch is
released. The PCM also has a9tap-up9feature in
which vehicle speed increases at a rate of approxi-
mately 2 mph for each momentary switch activation
of the ACCEL switch.
The PCM also provides a means to decelerate with-
out disengaging speed control. To decelerate from an
existing recorded target speed, depress and hold the
COAST switch until the desired speed is reached.
Then release the switch. The ON, OFF switch oper-
ates two components: the PCM's ON, OFF input, and
the battery voltage to the brake switch, which powers
the speed control servo.
Diesel With Manual Trans.
When speed control is selected by depressing the
ON, OFF switch, the Engine Control Module (ECM)
allows a set speed to be stored in its RAM for speed
control. To store a set speed, depress the SET switch
while the vehicle is moving at a speed between
approximately 35 and 85 mph. In order for the speed
control to engage, the brakes cannot be applied.
The speed control can be disengaged manually by:
²Stepping on the brake pedal.
²Depressing the OFF switch.
²Depressing the CANCEL switch.
The speed control can be disengaged also by any of
the following conditions:
²The vehicle speed signal increases at a rate of
10 mph per second (indicates that the co-efficient of
friction between the road surface and tires is
extremely low).
²Depressing the clutch pedal.
²Excessive engine rpm (indicates that the trans-
mission may be in a low gear).
²The vehicle speed signal decreases at a rate of
10 mph per second (indicates that the vehicle may
have decelerated at an extremely high rate).
²If the actual speed is not within 20 mph of the
set speed.The previous disengagement conditions are pro-
grammed for added safety.
Once the speed control has been disengaged,
depressing the ACCEL switch restores the vehicle to
the target speed that was stored in the ECM's RAM.
NOTE: Depressing the OFF switch will erase the set
speed stored in the ECM's RAM.
If, while the speed control is engaged, the driver
wishes to increase vehicle speed, the ECM is pro-
grammed for an acceleration feature. With the
ACCEL switch held closed, the vehicle accelerates
slowly to the desired speed. The new target speed is
stored in the ECM's RAM when the ACCEL switch is
released. The ECM also has a9tap-up9feature in
which vehicle speed increases at a rate of approxi-
mately 2 mph for each momentary switch activation
of the ACCEL switch.
The ECM also provides a means to decelerate with-
out disengaging speed control. To decelerate from an
existing recorded target speed, depress and hold the
COAST switch until the desired speed is reached.
Then release the switch. The ON, OFF switch oper-
ates two components: the ECM's ON, OFF input, and
the battery voltage to the brake switch, which powers
the speed control servo.
REMOVAL
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS-
TEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION,
REMOVE AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE(S) FROM THE BATTERY. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM
SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI-
BLE INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate negative battery
cable(s).
(2) Remove airbag module. Refer to 8, Restraint
Systems for procedures.
(3) Remove switch-to-steering wheel mounting
screws (Fig. 20).
(4) Remove switch.
(5) Remove electrical connector at switch.
BR/BESPEED CONTROL 8P - 13
SWITCH (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install electrical connector to switch.
(2) Install switch and mounting screws.
(3) Tighten screws to 3 N´m (26 in. lbs. +/± 2 in.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Install airbag module. Refer to 8, Restraint
Systems for procedures.
(5) Connect negative battery cable(s).
VACUUM RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION
Gasoline Powered Engines :A vacuum reservoir
is used to supply the vacuum needed to maintain
proper speed control operation when engine vacuum
drops, such as in climbing a grade while driving. A
one-way check valve is used in the vacuum line
between the reservoir and the vacuum source. This
check valve is used to trap engine vacuum in the res-
ervoir. On certain vehicle applications, this reservoir
is shared with the heating/air-conditioning system.
The vacuum reservoir cannot be repaired and must
be replaced if faulty.
Diesel Powered Engines With Auto. Trans. :A
vacuum reservoir is not used if equipped with a die-
sel powered engine. Instead, an engine driven pump
(vacuum pump) is used to supply vacuum for speed
control operation. This vacuum pump is used with
the diesel engine only if it is equipped with an auto-
matic transmission. Refer to Vacuum Pump in 9,
Engines for information.
REMOVAL
The vacuum reservoir is located under the plastic
cowel plenum cover at lower base of windshield. The
vacuum reservoir is not used if equipped with a die-
sel engine.
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove both windshield wiper arm/blade
assemblies. Refer to 8, Wiper and Washer Systems.
(3) Remove rubber weather-strip at front edge of
cowel grill (Fig. 21).
(4) Release cowel grill plastic anchor screws (Fig.
22).
Fig. 20 Speed Control Switches
1 - MOUNTING SCREWS (2)
2 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES (2)
Fig. 21 Cowel Grille Panel Weather-strip
1 - COWL GRILLE
2 - WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 22 Plastic Anchor Screws Remove/Install
1 - PLASTIC SCREW ANCHOR
2 - COWL GRILLE
8P - 14 SPEED CONTROLBR/BE
SWITCH (Continued)

(5) Lift cowel plenum cover/grille panel from vehi-
cle far enough to access vacuum reservoir.
(6) Disconnect vacuum supply line from vacuum
reservoir (Fig. 23).
(7) Remove 2 vacuum reservoir mounting screws.
(8) Remove vacuum reservoir from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
The vacuum reservoir is located under the plastic
cowel plenum cover at lower base of windshield. The
vacuum reservoir is not used if equipped with a die-
sel engine.
(1) Install vacuum reservoir and two mounting
screws. Tighten screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect vacuum supply hose to vacuum reser-
voir.
(3) Position cowel plenum cover/grille panel to
vehicle.
(4) Install and tighten cowel cover fasteners to
vehicle body.
(5) Install rubber weather-strip at front edge of
cowel grill.
(6) Install windshield wiper arms. Refer to 8,
Wiper and Washer Systems.
(7) Connect negative battery to cable.
Fig. 23 Vacuum Reservoir Remove/Install
1 - COWL PLENUM
2 - VACUUM RESERVOIR
BR/BESPEED CONTROL 8P - 15
VACUUM RESERVOIR (Continued)

VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM....................3VTSS INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VTSS
INDICATOR...........................4
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) is an
available factory-installed option on this model when
it is also equipped with the high-line or premium
Central Timer Module (CTM). The VTSS is designed
to provide perimeter protection against unauthorized
use or tampering by monitoring the vehicle doors and
the ignition system. If unauthorized vehicle use or
tampering is detected, the system responds by puls-
ing the horn, flashing the headlamps, and preventing
the engine from operating.
The VTSS includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service manual:
²Central Timer Module- The high-line or pre-
mium Central Timer Module (CTM) is located under
the driver side end of the instrument panel, inboard
of the instrument panel steering column opening.
The high-line or premium CTM contains a micropro-
cessor and software that allow it to provide many
electronic functions and features not available with
base version of the CTM, including the VTSS. The
CTM provides all of the proper VTSS features and
outputs based upon the monitored inputs. The CTM
circuitry monitors hard wired switch inputs, as well
as message inputs received from other vehicle elec-
tronic modules over the Chrysler Collision Detection
(CCD) data bus network. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/BODY CON-
TROL/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
²Door Ajar Switch- A door ajar switch is
located on the hinge pillar of each front door in the
vehicle. These switches provide an input to the VTSS
indicating whether the door is opened or closed.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
INTERIOR/DOOR AJAR SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
²Door Cylinder Lock Switch- A door cylinder
lock switch is located on the back of each front door
lock cylinder. This switch provides an input to theVTSS indicating whether the system should remain
armed or be disarmed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER LOCKS/DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH
- DESCRIPTION).
²Horn Relay- The horn relay is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine com-
partment near the battery. The horn relay is nor-
mally activated by the horn switch to control the
sounding of the vehicle horn or horns. However, it
can also be activated by an output of the Central
Timer Module (CTM) to provide an audible indication
that unauthorized vehicle use or tampering has been
detected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/HORN
RELAY - DESCRIPTION).
²Headlamp Relay- The headlamp relay (also
known as the security relay) is located in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compart-
ment near the battery. The headlamp relay is nor-
mally activated by the Central Timer Module (CTM)
based upon inputs from the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) panic mode feature. However, it can also be
activated by an output of the CTM to flash the head-
lamp low beams to provide a highly visible indication
that unauthorized vehicle use or tampering has been
detected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP RELAY - DESCRIP-
TION).
²VTSS Indicator- A red Light Emitting Diode
(LED) located on the lower surface of the overhead
console near the windshield is illuminated by an out-
put of the Central Timer Module (CTM) to indicate
the status of the VTSS. This LED is integral to the
electronic circuit board for the Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
OVERHEAD CONSOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER - DESCRIPTION).
The engine no-run feature of the VTSS relies upon
communication between the high-line or premium
CTM and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over
the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus net-
work.
BR/BEVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY 8Q - 1

POWER-UP MODE
When the armed VTSS senses that the battery has
been disconnected and reconnected, it enters its pow-
er-up mode. In the power-up mode the alarm system
remains armed following a battery failure or discon-
nect. If the VTSS was armed prior to a battery dis-
connect or failure, the technician or vehicle operator
will have to actively or passively disarm the alarm
system after the battery is reconnected. The pow-
er-up mode will also apply if the battery goes dead
while the system is armed, and battery jump-starting
is attempted. The engine no-run feature will prevent
the engine from starting until the alarm system has
been actively or passively disarmed. The VTSS will
be armed until the technician or vehicle operator has
actively or passively disarmed the alarm system. If
the VTSS is in the disarmed mode prior to a battery
disconnect or failure, it will remain disarmed after
the battery is reconnected or replaced, or if jump-
starting is attempted.
TAMPER ALERT
The VTSS tamper alert feature will sound the horn
three times upon disarming, if the alarm was trig-
gered and has since timed-out (about fifteen min-
utes). This feature alerts the vehicle operator that
the VTSS alarm was activated while the vehicle was
unattended.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM
The VTSS-related hard wired inputs to and out-
puts from the high-line or premium Central Timer
Module (CTM) may be diagnosed and tested using
conventional diagnostic tools and procedures. Refer
to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire
and connector repair procedures, further details on
wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-
out and location views for the various wire harness
connectors, splices and grounds.
However, conventional diagnostic methods may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the CTM, the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or the Chrysler
Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network. In order
to obtain conclusive testing of the VTSS, the CTM,
the PCM, and the CCD data bus network must also
be checked. The most reliable, efficient, and accurate
means to diagnose the VTSS requires the use of a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnos-
tic information. The DRBIIItscan tool can provide
confirmation that the CCD data bus network is func-
tional, that all of the electronic modules are sending
and receiving the proper messages over the CCD
data bus, and that these modules are receiving the
proper hard wired inputs and responding with theproper hard wired outputs needed to perform their
functions. See the ªVehicle Theft Security Systemº
menu item on the DRBIIItscan tool.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
VTSS INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) indica-
tor consists of a red Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
located on the electronic circuit board of the Compass
Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) within the overhead
console. The LED extends through a hole in the
CMTC lens located near the forward end of the over-
head console housing near the windshield.
The VTSS indicator cannot be adjusted or repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, the entire CMTC unit
must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVER-
HEAD CONSOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COM-
PUTER - DESCRIPTION).
OPERATION
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) indica-
tor gives a visible indication of the VTSS arming sta-
tus. One side of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) in the
VTSS indicator is connected to battery current
through a fused B(+) circuit and a fuse in the Junc-
tion Block (JB), so the indicator remains functional
regardless of the ignition switch position. The other
side of the LED is hard wired to the Central Timer
Module (CTM), which controls the operation of the
VTSS indicator by pulling this side of the LED cir-
cuit to ground. When the VTSS arming is in
progress, the CTM will flash the LED rapidly on and
off for about fifteen seconds. When the VTSS has
been successfully armed, the CTM will flash the LED
on and off continually at a much slower rate until
the VTSS has been disarmed. The VTSS indicator
can be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools
and methods.
BR/BEVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY 8Q - 3
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VTSS INDICATOR
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative
Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) indicator con-
dition. If the problem being diagnosed is related to
indicator accuracy, be certain to confirm that the
problem is with the indicator and not with an inop-
erative VTSS. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE
THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM- DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING). If no VTSS problem is found, the follow-
ing procedure will help to locate a short or open in
the VTSS indicator control circuit. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse 12 - 10
ampere) in the Junction Block (JB). If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse.(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
(Fuse 12 - 10 ampere) in the JB. If OK, go to Step 3.
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between
the JB and the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the body wire harness connector for
the Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) from the
CMTC connector receptacle. Reconnect the battery
negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused
B(+) circuit cavity of the body wire harness connector
for the CMTC. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair
the open fused B(+) circuit between the CMTC indi-
cator and the JB as required.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector (Connector C2) for the Central Timer Mod-
ule (CTM) from the CTM connector receptacle. Check
for continuity between the VTSS indicator driver cir-
cuit cavity of the body wire harness connector for the
CMTC and a good ground. There should be no conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the
shorted VTSS indicator driver circuit between the
CMTC and the CTM as required.
(5) Check for continuity between the VTSS indica-
tor driver circuit cavities of the instrument panel
wire harness connector (Connector C2) for the CTM
and the body wire harness connector for the CMTC.
There should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty
CMTC indicator. If not OK, repair the open VTSS
indicator driver circuit between the CMTC and the
CTM as required.
8Q - 4 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITYBR/BE
VTSS INDICATOR (Continued)