1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER Service Manual

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 5
VEHICLE ACCESS CODE (VAC)
PROGRAMMING........................ 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
RKE DIAGNOSTICS....................... 5
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HORN CHIRP DISABLE OR ENABLE.......... 6REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RKE MODULE........................... 6
ADJUSTMENTS
PROGRAMMING RKE MODULE.............. 6
SPECIFICATIONS
RKE TRANSMITTER BATTERY.............. 6
RKE TRANSMITTER RANGE................ 6
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The key fob transmitter has three buttons to actu-
ate and program the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system (Fig. 1).
²UNLOCK: Pressing the UNLOCK button once
will unlock the driver door and activate the illumi-
nated entry system and disarm Vehicle Theft Secu-
rity System, if equipped. Pressing the UNLOCK
button twice within five seconds will unlock all doors
and activate the illuminated entry system.
²LOCK: Pressing the LOCK button locks all
doors and sounds horn (chirp) and arm the Vehicle
Theft Security System. The chirp verifies the door
lock operation.
²PANIC: Pressing the PANIC button sounds the
horns at half second intervals, flashes the exterior
lamps, and turns ON the interior lamps. The panic
alarm will remain on for three minutes, or until the
PANIC button is actuated again or the ignition
switch is turned to the RUN position.
²The Remote Keyless Entry Module is capable of
retaining the transmitter Vehicle Access Code(s)
(VAC) in its memory even after vehicle power has
been interrupted.
²The RKE system activates the optional memory
seat and mirror system, if equipped. Two primary
key fob transmitters can be programmed to actuate
memory seat and mirror setting 1 or 2. Two addi-
tional key fob transmitters can be added, but they
will not be able to operate the memory seat and mir-
ror system. Refer to Group 8R, Power Seats and
Group 8T, Power Mirrors for memory system infor-
mation.
VEHICLE ACCESS CODE (VAC) PROGRAMMING
The RKE module is capable of retaining up to four
different Vehicle Access Codes. Whenever the vehicle
battery power is interrupted the RKE Module willretain all vehicle access codes in its memory. When
replacing or adding a key fob transmitter (maximum
4) a functional key fob transmitter is required to pro-
gram the RKE Module to accept the new Vehicle
Access Code. If a functional key fob transmitter is
not available, a scan tool (DRB) can be used to pro-
gram the RKE Module. Refer to the proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures manual for Vehicle Access
Code programming procedures using a scan tool.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
RKE DIAGNOSTICS
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
information and component locations. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual for test-
ing the Remote Keyless Entry system using a scan
tool (DRB). Also refer to other interrelated systems
groups within this manual:
²Group 8Q, Vehicle Theft Security System
²Group 8R, Power Seats
²Group 8T, Power Mirrors
Fig. 1 Key Fob Transmitter
NSPOWER DOOR LOCKS 8P - 5

SERVICE PROCEDURES
HORN CHIRP DISABLE OR ENABLE
The horn chirp can be DISABLED or ENABLED
using the following procedure.
To DISABLE (cancelling) the horn chirp feature,
press and hold the transmitter LOCK button for a
minimum four seconds. While pressing LOCK button
in, press the UNLOCK button. The horn chirp fea-
ture will not function until the above procedure is
repeated. To ENABLE (reinstate) the horn chirp fea-
ture, use any one of the four key fob transmitters
and reverse the above procedures. It will ENABLE
the horn chirp feature for all transmitters.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RKE MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges for proper
procedures.
(2) Remove screws holding RKE module to instru-
ment panel.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from RKE module
(Fig. 2).
(4) Remove the RKE module.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
ADJUSTMENTS
PROGRAMMING RKE MODULE
(1) Using a functional key fob transmitter, unlock
the vehicle and disarm the Vehicle Theft Security
System.
(2) Insert ignition key into the ignition switch.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to RUN position with-
out starting engine.
(4) Using a functional key fob transmitter, press
and hold the UNLOCK button for a minimum four
seconds (maximum ten seconds).
(5) While holding UNLOCK button, and before ten
seconds passes, press and release the PANIC button.
A single chime will sound to verify that the RKE
module is set to receive the new Vehicle Access
Code(s).
(6) Within 30 seconds of the chime, press any but-
ton on each new key fob transmitter. After 30 sec-
onds or when ignition switch is turned OFF, the RKE
module will end the programming mode. A single
chime will sound to verify that the RKE module will
no longer receive additional Vehicle Access Code(s).
(7) When Vehicle Access Code(s) programming is
complete, turn Ignition Switch to the OFF position
and verify RKE system operation using each key fob.
NOTE: Only the primary (first two) key fob transmit-
ters will operate the memory seat and mirror sys-
tems. If a primary key fob is being replaced, the
memory seat and mirror module will require pro-
gramming. Refer to Group 8R, Power Seats for
proper (data link) programming procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS
RKE TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The batteries can be removed without special tools
and are readily available at local retail stores. The
recommended battery is Duracell DL 2016 or equiva-
lent. Battery life is about one to two years.
CAUTION: Do not touch the battery terminals or
handle the batteries any more than necessary.
Hands must be clean and dry.
RKE TRANSMITTER RANGE
Normal operation range is up to about a distance
of 7 meters (23 ft.) of the vehicle. Range may be bet-
ter or worse depending on the environment around
the vehicle. Closeness to a radio frequency transmit-
ter such as a radio station tower may degrade oper-
ational range, while range in an open field will be
enhanced.
Fig. 2 RKE Module
8P - 6 POWER DOOR LOCKSNS

VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ARMING PROCEDURE.................... 1
TIME-OUT PERIOD....................... 2
TRIGGERING THE VTSS................... 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BODY CONTROL MODULE................. 2DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH............ 2
FRONT DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER)
SWITCH.............................. 2
HOOD AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH...... 3
LIFTGATE AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER) SWITCH.... 3
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH......... 3
SLIDING DOOR AJAR (VTSS TRIGGER)
SWITCH.............................. 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Theft Security
System (VTSS) system, the doors, liftgate, hood and
ignition circuit are monitored by the Body Control
Module (BCM) when the system is armed. The VTSS
will prevent the engine from starting until the BCM
receives a disarm signal. If the VTSS is triggered,
the horn will pulse, headlamps/marker lamps will
flash, and the VTSS warning lamp will flash. If BCM
determines the threat to be false and the VTSS is not
triggered again, the system will shut down and
rearm itself after three minutes. The VTSS monitor-
ing portion of the system is split into two sections.
The engine compartment section and the passenger
compartment section. If a malfunction occurs in the
engine compartment section, the passenger compart-
ment section would still arm and function normally.
If an electrical malfunction occurs in either section of
the system a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) would
be stored the BCM memory to aid system repair.
DTCs can be retrieved using scan tool (DRB)
attached to the diagnostic connector above the accel-
erator pedal.
ENABLING
To initialize the VTSS feature the operator must,
with the engine compartment hood open, cycle the
key in the liftgate key cylinder to the unlock position
giving the BCM a disarm signal. At this time the
visual alarm outputs the headlamps and marker
lamps will function. However the audio alarm output
the horn and engine disable portion of the VTSS will
not function until there has been twenty consecutiveengine run cycles. When this has occurred the total
VTSS will function.
If during alarm being set the BCM receives a
request from the RKE module to enter PANIC mode
the BCM will cancel the alarm, return VTSS armed
state and then perform the RKE PANIC feature.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ARMING PROCEDURE
METHOD-A
(1) With the key removed from the ignition lock
and any door open, actuate one of the following:
²Power door lock button to LOCK,
²Key fob LOCK button
²Door lock key cylinder to locked position.
(2) Close all opened doors.
(3) After the last door is closed, an arming time-
out period of sixteen seconds will start, then the
VTSS will become armed.
METHOD-B
Actuating the key fob transmitter LOCK button,
key locking the front doors or liftgate with the doors
closed and the ignition locked will begin the arming
time-out period. If method-A, 16 second time-out
sequence was in process when method-B was actu-
ated, the 16 second time-out will restart from the
time of the second actuation.
If the security lamp does not illuminate at all upon
final door closure, it indicates that the system is not
arming.
The current VTSS status armed or disarmed shall
be maintained in memory to prevent battery discon-
nects from disarming the system.
NSVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM 8Q - 1