Vehicle Theft Alarm Indicator Output Open
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Chrysler Voyager, and 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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After making any repairs, perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS.
- Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, erase the current Body Control Module DTC's. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds then turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, read the current Body Control Module DTC's. If the DRBIII® displays: VTA INDICATOR OUTPUT OPEN, go to the next step. If the DRBIII® does not display: VTA INDICATOR OUTPUT OPEN, the condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.
- Disconnect the Message Center harness connector. See Figure. Disconnect the Body Control Module C4 harness connector. See Figure. Measure the resistance of the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit. If the resistance is below 5 ohms, replace the Body Control Module. See BODY CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If the resistance is above 5 ohms, repair the VTSS Indicator Driver circuit for an open.