Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DETERMINING IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS CURRENT NOTE:
Diagnose any related Communication DTCs before continuing.
- With a scan tool, read and record DTCs.
- With the scan tool, clear DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
- Lock and close all doors to allow the VTSS to go from pre-arm to armed status and wait one minute.
- Disarm the VTSS.
- Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the DTC reset?
Yes
- Inspect wiring from ITM to Siren for an intermittent open condition. Check connector terminals for back out, corrosion or loose terminal contact. If OK, Replace the Siren.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
No
- Go To 2.
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION NOTE:
Check for any of the follow conditions:
- Poor wire to terminal connection
- Corroded terminals
- Backed out or loose terminals
- Broken wire internal to the insulation
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair the wiring as necessary.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.