2000 DODGE NEON trunk

TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Open the trunklid and clear area by the rear
closure panel.
(2) Remove the pushpin and pull back the trunk
trim.
(3) Remove the (3) tail lamp assembly retaining
nuts (Fig. 18).
(4) Pull the lamp away from the vehicle enough to
access the lamp electrical. Rotate and disconnect all
the electrical connectors from the tail lamp assembly.
(5) Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the tail lamp assembly and restore the
electrical connections.
(2) Position the lamp mounting studs through the
holes in the rear closure panel. Install the (3) tail
lamp assembly retaining nuts (Fig. 19). Torque the
nuts to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.).
(3) Position the trunk trim and install the retain-
ing pushpin. Close the trunklid.
Fig. 18 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
Fig. 19 Tail Lamp Assembly
1 ± TAIL LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 ± TAIL LAMP RETAINING NUTS
8L - 18 LAMPSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION..........................1
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)...1
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS)...2
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
(SKIM)................................2
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER.........................3
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR LAMP.......................4
TRIGGERING THE VTSS....................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM.........4
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)...5SERVICE PROCEDURES
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INITIALIZATION.........................5
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING...........5
SWITCHING OPERATING MODES/
CONFIGURING A NEW MODULE............6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH.............7
HOOD AJAR SWITCH......................7
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
(SKIM)................................7
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM DECK
LID SECURITY (KNOCK OUT) SWITCH.......8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The Vehicle Theft/Security System (VTSS) is
designed to protect against whole vehicle theft. The
system monitors vehicle doors, hood, trunk key cylin-
der, and ignition for unauthorized operation.
The VTSS activates:
²Sounding of the horn.
²Flashing of the park lamps.
²Flashing of the headlamps.
The RKE Module has three modes of operation
including customer usage mode, dealer lot storage
mode, and shipping mode. The customer usage mode
provides full functionality of the module and is the
mode in which the RKE Module should be operating
when used by the customer. Dealer lot storage mode
and shipping mode are reduced power modes meant
to extend vehicle battery life during shipping and
storage in the dealer lot. Dealer lot storage mode pro-
vides limited VTSS and power door lock functions,
and disables the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) func-
tions. This mode is intended to be used when the
vehicle is on the dealer lot to provide VTSS coverage
of the vehicle while minimizing battery drain. Ship-
ping mode disables all normal functions of the mod-
ule with the exception of communications over the
vehicle's PCI bus, and is intended to be used when
the vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant. The
dealer must remove the module from shipping modeand place it into either the dealer lot storage or cus-
tomer usage modes of operation.
NOTE: The dealer must remove the module from
ªShip Modeº and place the RKE Module into either
the ªDealer Lotº storage or ªCustomer Usageº
modes of operation after receiving the vehicle from
the assembly plant. Refer to Switching Operating
Modes/Configuring a New Module under Service
Procedures in this section.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM (VTSS)
In the customer usage mode of operation, the sys-
tem is armed when the vehicle is locked using the:
²Power door lock switches.
²Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After the vehicle is locked and the last door is
closed, the circular red VTSS indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will flash quickly for 16 seconds, indi-
cating that arming is in progress. If no monitored
systems are activated during this period (excluding
the hood and trunk key cylinder), the system will
arm. After 16 seconds, the LED will continue to flash
at a slower rate indicating the system is armed.
If the hood ajar switch and/or trunk key cylinder
switch(s) are not sensed by the system, the indicator
LED will remain lit during the arming process,
although the system will still arm. If the VTSS indi-
cator does not illuminate at all upon door closing it
indicates that the system is not arming.
PLVEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEM 8Q - 1

memory to determine whether a valid key is in the
ignition lock cylinder.
The Sentry Key transponder cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR LAMP
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) uses
the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) indicator
LED to give an indication when the SKIS is faulty or
when the vehicle has been immobilized due to the
use of an invalid ignition key. The LED is controlled
by the instrument cluster circuitry based upon mes-
sages received from the Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module (SKIM) through the Body Control Module
(BCM) on the Programmable Communication Inter-
face (PCI) bus.
The SKIM sends messages to the instrument clus-
ter, via the BCM, to turn the LED on for about three
seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position as a bulb test. After completion of the bulb
test, the SKIM sends PCI bus messages to keep the
LED off for a duration of about one second. Then the
SKIM sends messages to the instrument cluster cir-
cuitry to turn the LED on or off based upon the
results of the SKIS self-tests. If the VTSS indicator
LED comes on and stays on after the bulb test, it
indicates that the SKIM has detected a system mal-
function and/or that the SKIS has become inopera-
tive. If the SKIM detects an invalid key when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position, it sends
messages to the instrument cluster to flash the VTSS
indicator LED.
The SKIM can also send messages to the instru-
ment cluster to flash the LED and to generate a sin-
gle audible chime tone. These functions serve as an
indication to the customer that the SKIS has been
placed in its ªCustomer Learnº programming mode.
See Sentry Key Immobilizer System Transponder
Programming in this group for more information on
the ªCustomer Learnº programming mode.
The VTSS indicator LED uses a replaceable Light
Emitting Diode (LED) on the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. Refer to Group 8E - Instrument
Panel Systems for Cluster Lamp Removal and Instal-
lation. If the VTSS indicator LED comes on and
stays on after the bulb test function, diagnosis of the
SKIS should be performed with a DRB IIItscan tool
and the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual.
TRIGGERING THE VTSS
After the VTSS is armed, any of the following will
trigger the system:
²Opening any door.
²Opening the hood.
²Removing the trunk lock cylinder.²Turning the ignition to the RUN/START position
with an invalid Sentry Key.
NOTE: The ignition switch can be turned to the
accessory position without triggering the alarm sys-
tem.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
NOTE: The following tests may not prove conclu-
sive in the diagnosis of this system. The most reli-
able, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the
Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) involves the
use of a DRB lllTscan tool and the proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) and
the Programmable Communication Interface (PCI)
bus network should be diagnosed using a DRB lllt
scan tool. The DRB IIItwill allow confirmation that
the PCI bus is functional, that the Sentry Key Immo-
bilizer Module (SKIM) is placing the proper messages
on the PCI bus, and that the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) and the instrument cluster are receiv-
ing the PCI bus messages. Refer to the proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual. Refer to Group
8W-Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit descriptions
and diagrams.
(1) Check the fuses in the fuse block. If OK, go to
Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or com-
ponent as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 3). Unplug the wire harness connector at
the SKIM. Check for continuity between the ground
circuit cavity of the SKIM wire harness connector
and a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open circuit to
ground as required.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
SKIM wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open circuit to the fuse in the fuse
block as required.
8Q - 4 VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEMPL
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Component Page
Sunroof Switch.......................8W-64
Sunroof Vent Switch...................8W-64
Tail/Stop Lamps......................8W-51
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps..........8W-51, 52
Throttle Position Sensor................8W-30
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid.........8W-30
Traction Control Switch.................8W-35
Trunk Key Cylinder Switch..............8W-61
Turn Signal Lamps....................8W-52
Underhood Lamp......................8W-44Component Page
Vehicle Speed Control Servo.............8W-33
Vehicle Speed Control Switch............8W-33
Vehicle Speed Sensor...................8W-30
Visor/Vanity Lamps....................8W-44
Wheel Speed Sensors...................8W-35
Windshield Washer Pump...............8W-53
Wipe/Wash Switch.....................8W-53
Wiper Motor.........................8W-53
8W - 02 - 2 8W - 02 COMPONENT INDEXPL

8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch................8W-15-5
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay...........8W-15-5
A/C Heater Control..................8W-15-10
Airbag Control Module................8W-15-8
Battery............................8W-15-8
Brake Lamp Switch..................8W-15-4
Brake Warning Indicator Switch........8W-15-3
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp....8W-15-12, 13
Center Stack Lamp..................8W-15-11
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet............8W-15-11
Clockspring.........................8W-15-8
Clutch Interlock Switch...............8W-15-3
Controller Anti-Lock Brake.............8W-15-5
Data Link Connector.................8W-15-4
Decklid Solenoid.................8W-15-12, 13
Diode No. 1.........................8W-15-5
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor..........8W-15-13
Driver Cylinder Lock Switch...........8W-15-9
Driver Door Lock Switch..............8W-15-9
Driver Power Mirror.................8W-15-10
Driver Power Window Switch........8W-15-9, 10
Fuel Pump Module..................8W-15-16
Fuel Tank.........................8W-15-16
G101............................8W-15-2, 3
G102..............................8W-15-4
G103............................8W-15-5, 7
G104..............................8W-15-8
G105..............................8W-15-8
G201..............................8W-15-8
G202..............................8W-15-8
G203...........................8W-15-9, 10
G204.............................8W-15-11
G301..........................8W-15-12, 13
G302..........................8W-15-14, 15
G303.............................8W-15-16
G304..........................8W-15-12, 13
Glove Box Lamp/Switch..............8W-15-11
Headlamp Leveling Switch............8W-15-11
High Note Horn...................8W-15-5, 6
Hood Ajar Switch....................8W-15-7
Instrument Cluster..................8W-15-11
Left Back-Up Lamp...............8W-15-12, 13
Left City Lamp......................8W-15-2
Left Front Fog Lamp.................8W-15-6
Left Front Side Marker Lamp..........8W-15-2
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp...........8W-15-2
Left Headlamp......................8W-15-2
Left Headlamp Leveling Motor..........8W-15-2
Left License Lamp..................8W-15-15Component Page
Left Park/Turn Signal Lamp............8W-15-2
Left Rear Fog Lamp.................8W-15-15
Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp...........8W-15-13
Left Repeater Lamp..................8W-15-2
Left Tail/Stop Lamp.................8W-15-13
Left Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp........8W-15-12
License Lamp......................8W-15-14
Low Note Horn......................8W-15-5
Map/Reading Lamps.................8W-15-11
Multi-Function Switch...............8W-15-11
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream.........8W-15-3
Passenger Cylinder Lock Switch.........8W-15-9
Passenger Door Lock Switch............8W-15-9
Passenger Power Mirror...............8W-15-9
Passenger Power Window Switch........8W-15-9
Power Mirror Switch.................8W-15-10
Power Steering Pressure Switch.........8W-15-4
Powertrain Control Module............8W-15-4
PRNDL Lamp......................8W-15-11
Radiator Fan Motor..................8W-15-5
Radio.............................8W-15-8
Rear Window Defogger............8W-15-12, 13
Rear Window Defogger Switch..........8W-15-8
Remote Keyless Entry Module........8W-15-8, 11
Right Back-Up Lamp..............8W-15-14, 15
Right City Lamp.....................8W-15-7
Right Front Fog Lamp................8W-15-6
Right Front Side Marker Lamp.........8W-15-7
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp..........8W-15-7
Right Headlamp.....................8W-15-7
Right Headlamp Leveling Motor.........8W-15-7
Right License Lamp.................8W-15-15
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp..........8W-15-7
Right Rear Fog Lamp................8W-15-15
Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp..........8W-15-15
Right Repeater Lamp.................8W-15-7
Right Tail/Stop Lamp................8W-15-15
Right Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp......8W-15-14
Seat Belt Switch.................8W-15-12, 13
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.........8W-15-8
Siren..............................8W-15-7
Sunroof Control Module..............8W-15-11
Traction Control Switch..............8W-15-11
Trunk Key Cylinder Switch.........8W-15-12, 13
Underhood Lamp....................8W-15-3
Vehicle Speed Control Servo............8W-15-3
Windshield Washer Pump..............8W-15-5
Wipe/Wash Switch...................8W-15-8
Wiper Motor.......................8W-15-11
PL8W - 15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION 8W - 15 - 1

1
1
2
2
1
2
2C3022C302
G304S312
G304
G301 S311 SOLENOID DECKLID
LAMP STOP
MOUNTED
HIGH
CENTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER LEFT
BACK-UP
LAMP LAMP SIGNAL
TURN
STOP/
TAIL/
LEFT SEAT
BELT
SWITCH
Z1
18
BK
Z1
20
BK Z1
20
BKZ1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
12
BKZ1
16
BK
ELECTRIC
RELEASEOTHER
SWITCH CYLINDER
KEY
TRUNK
(8W-61-6)
(8W-51-3)
(8W-48-2)
(8W-51-2) (8W-51-4)
(8W-52-9) (8W-40-11)(8W-61-6)
8W - 15 - 12 8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORTPL
008W-10PLI01512

1
2
1
2
2C3022C302 G304S312
G304
G301 S311 SOLENOID DECKLID
LAMP STOP
MOUNTED
HIGH
CENTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER LEFT
BACK-UP
LAMP
Z1
18
BK
Z1
20
BK Z1
20
BKZ1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
Z1
12
BK
Z1
16
BK
ELECTRIC
RELEASEOTHER
1
LEFT
TAIL/
STOP
LAMP
1
3
Z1
18
BK
Z1
18
BKZ1
18
BK
6C301
Z1
18
BK
LEFT
REAR
TURN
SIGNAL
LAMPTRUNK
KEY
CYLINDER
SWITCH
SENSOR INTRUSION
LAMP/
DOME
BK18Z1
2
SEAT
BELT
SWITCH
(8W-61-6)
(8W-51-6)
(8W-48-2) (8W-51-2)
(8W-51-6)
(8W-52-10)(8W-61-6)
(8W-44-2)
(8W-40-11)
PL8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTION
BUILT-UP-EXPORT8W - 15 - 13
PLI01513008W-10

8W-39 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM
Component Page
Data Link Connector............8W-39-3, 10, 11
Decklid Solenoid.....................8W-39-5
Dome Lamp/Intrusion Sensor..........8W-39-14
Driver Cylinder Lock Switch...........8W-39-6
Driver Door Ajar Switch...............8W-39-4
Driver Door Lock Motor...............8W-39-7
Driver Door Lock Switch..............8W-39-6
Fuse 10 (FB)......................8W-39-2, 3
Fuse 11 (FB)......................8W-39-2, 3
Fuse 13 (PDC)..................8W-39-2, 3, 14
Fuse 14 (FB)........................8W-39-2
Fuse 16 (FB)........................8W-39-2
Fuse 17 (FB)....................8W-39-12, 13
Fuse 18 (FB)....................8W-39-12, 13
Fuse 18 (PDC)...................8W-39-10, 11
Fuse Block..................8W-39-2, 3, 12, 13
G103......................8W-39-5, 10, 11, 14
G201............................8W-39-2, 3
G204..............................8W-39-2
G301..............................8W-39-5
G304..............................8W-39-5
High Note Horn..................8W-39-10, 11
Hood Ajar Switch....................8W-39-5
Horn Relay.....................8W-39-10, 11
Ignition Switch......................8W-39-4
Instrument Cluster............8W-39-4, 8, 9, 12
Instrument Panel Drivers..............8W-39-4
Left City Lamp......................8W-39-9
Left Front Side Marker Lamp..........8W-39-8Component Page
Left Headlamp...................8W-39-12, 13
Left License Lamp...................8W-39-9
Left Park/Turn Signal Lamp............8W-39-8
Left Rear Door Ajar Switch............8W-39-4
Left Rear Door Lock Motor.............8W-39-7
Left Tail/Stop Lamp..................8W-39-9
Left Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp........8W-39-8
License Lamp.......................8W-39-8
Low Note Horn..................8W-39-10, 11
Passenger Cylinder Lock Switch.........8W-39-6
Passenger Door Ajar Switch............8W-39-4
Passenger Door Lock Motor............8W-39-7
Passenger Door Lock Switch............8W-39-6
Power Distribution Center . . .8W-39-2, 3, 10, 11, 14
Radio............................8W-39-8, 9
Remote Keyless Entry Module....8W-39-2, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Right City Lamp.....................8W-39-9
Right Front Side Marker Lamp.........8W-39-8
Right Headlamp.................8W-39-12, 13
Right License Lamp..................8W-39-9
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp..........8W-39-8
Right Rear Door Ajar Switch...........8W-39-4
Right Rear Door Lock Motor............8W-39-7
Right Tail/Stop Lamp.................8W-39-9
Right Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp.......8W-39-8
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.........8W-39-3
Siren.............................8W-39-14
Trunk Key Cylinder Switch............8W-39-5
PL8W - 39 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM 8W - 39 - 1