VTSS Will Not Arm

*VTSS WILL NOT ARM

For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.





Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK THE VTSS STATUS

With the scan tool under BCM Miscellaneous, check that the Theft Alarm is enabled.

Was the Theft Alarm enabled?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- With the scan tool, enable the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).
- Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. VTSS Verification Test

2. CHECK AJAR SWITCH FUNCTIONS

With the scan tool, verify the Door/Liftgate Ajar Switch operation in the BCM and in both Driver and Passenger Door Modules.

Did the ajar switches operate properly?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Refer to the Interior Lighting Symptom List and diagnose the appropriate symptom.
- Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. VTSS Verification Test

3. RELATED DTCS IN OTHER MODULES

With the scan tool, read the active DTC's in the IPM, BCM and both door modules.

Are any VTSS related DTC's present?

Yes

- Refer to the Symptom List and diagnose the appropriate symptom.
- Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. VTSS Verification Test

No

- Replace and program the Body Control Module.
- Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. VTSS Verification Test