Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) - Activation Information

NUMBER: 08-020-04

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: May 25, 2004

SUBJECT:
SRT-4 Vehicle Theft Alarm (VIA) System

MODELS:

2003-2005 (PL) SRT-4

DISCUSSION:

2003 AND 2004 VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX):

These SRT-4's did not have VIA activated from the factory and it was not intended to be. VIA can be activated for these vehicles using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)). If VIA is activated on these SRT-4's, it will behave as follows: If the VIA is armed, the alarm will sound if the doors are opened, but the alarm will NOT sound if the trunk is opened or if the decklid key cylinder is punched out. The VIA can be disarmed either by using the key fob, or the correct SKIM key in the ignition switch. ACTIVATING THE VIA FOR THESE SRT-4's IS NOT A WARRANTY ELIGIBLE PROCEDURE.

2004 VEHICLES BUILT FEBRUARY 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX) AND AFTER:

VIA was released for SRT-4 starting with vehicles built on February 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX) as designated by the LSA sales code and it works as follows: The LSA version of VIA for SRT-4 does NOT include the auto central locking feature. The VIA cannot be deactivated via the driver door key cylinder. If armed, the alarm will sound if the door is opened with any key. The LSA VIA system includes a decklid key cylinder knockout switch for trunk protection. The VIA can be disarmed with the key fob, or the correct SKIM key in the ignition.

2005 VEHICLES:

VIA is released for SRT-4 at the start of 2005 production as designated by the new LSB sales code for SRT-4. The LSB version of VIA includes the following: All options of the LSA version of VIA. Trunk security is provided through the use of a decklid ajar switch instead of a decklid key cylinder knockout switch that was used in 2004. If the VIA is armed, and the trunk is opened, the alarm will sound. Auto central locking is included with LSB. The VIA can be disarmed with the key fob, or with a correct SKIM key in the driver's door key cylinder, or the ignition switch.

POLICY:
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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.