Vehicle Theft Security System: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A CTM is used on this model to control and integrate many of the electronic functions and features included in the VTSS. In the VTSS, the CTM receives inputs indicating the status of the door ajar switches, the door cylinder lock switch, and the ignition switch. The programming in the CTM allows it to process the information from all of these inputs and send control outputs to energize or de-energize the horn relay, the headlight high beams, and the SECURITY indicator. If the VTSS alarm is triggered, the CTM pulses the horn for three minutes and flashes the headlight high beams and SECURITY indicator for 18 minutes or until the system is disarmed. For additional information on CTM, see BODY CONTROL MODULES - DAKOTA article. The control of these inputs and outputs are what constitute all of the features of the VTSS. Following is information on the operation of each of the VTSS features.