Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
VTSS Indicator Inoperative
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect sun sensor/VTSS indicator harness connector. Measure voltage at terminal No. 1 (Pink wire) at sun sensor/VTSS indicator harness connector. See Figure . If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair power distribution circuit as necessary. See POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals No. 1 (Pink wire) and 2 (Black/Orange wire) at sun sensor/VTSS indicator harness connector. Using scan tool, activate VTSS light. If voltage does not pulse between 2-10 volts, go to next step. If voltage pulses between 2-10 volts, replace sun sensor/VTSS indicator.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) harness connector C2. Measure resistance in Black/Orange wire between terminal No. 2 at sun sensor/VTSS indicator harness connector and terminal No. 23 at BCM harness connector C2. See Figure . If resistance is 5 ohms or less, replace BCM. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open in Black/Orange wire between sun sensor/VTSS indicator and BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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