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.
2002 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
VTSS Indicator Inoperative
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM VERIFICATION TESTΒ
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
Possible Causes:
- Open VTSS Indicator Fused B+ Supply
- Open VTSS Led
- VTSS Indicator Driver Circuit Open
- Body Control Module - Open Internal VTSS Driver
Testing
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect sun sensor/Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) indicator connector. Measure voltage on sun sensor/VTSS indicator connector terminal No. 1, fused B+ circuit (Pink wire). See Figure . If voltage is more than 10 volts, leave sun sensor/VTSS indicator connector disconnected and go to next step. If voltage is 10 volts or less, repair open in Pink wire.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using an external voltmeter, connect positive lead to battery voltage and negative lead to sun sensor/VTSS indicator connector terminal No. 2, VTSS indicator driver circuit (Black/Orange wire). Go to next step.
- Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, actuate VTSS indicator. If voltmeter displays more than 10 volts when VTSS indicator is actuated, replace sun sensor/VTSS indicator. If voltmeter display 10 volts or less, leave connectors disconnected and go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) connector C2. Measure resistance of sun sensor/VTSS indicator driver circuit (Black/Orange wire) between sun sensor/VTSS indicator connector terminal No. 2 and BCM connector C2 terminal No. 23. See Figure . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULEΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Black/Orange wire.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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