2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 8W electric

SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
There are two separate switch pods that operate
the speed control system. The steering-wheel-
mounted switches use multiplexed circuits to provide
inputs to the PCM for ON, OFF, RESUME, ACCEL-
ERATE, SET, DECEL and CANCEL modes. Refer to
the owner's manual for more information on speed
control switch functions and setting procedures.
The individual switches cannot be repaired. If one
switch fails, the entire switch module must be
replaced.
OPERATION
When speed control is selected by depressing the
ON, OFF switch, the PCM allows a set speed to be
stored in its RAM for speed control. To store a set
speed, depress the SET switch while the vehicle is
moving at a speed between approximately 35 and 85
mph. In order for the speed control to engage, the
brakes cannot be applied, nor can the gear selector
be indicating the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
The speed control can be disengaged manually by:
²Stepping on the brake pedal
²Depressing the OFF switch
²Depressing the CANCEL switch.
The speed control can be disengaged also by any of
the following conditions:
²An indication of Park or Neutral
²The VSS signal increases at a rate of 10 mph
per second (indicates that the co-efficient of friction
between the road surface and tires is extremely low)
²Depressing the clutch pedal.
²Excessive engine rpm (indicates that the trans-
mission may be in a low gear)
²The VSS signal decreases at a rate of 10 mph
per second (indicates that the vehicle may have
decelerated at an extremely high rate)
²If the actual speed is not within 20 mph of the
set speed
The previous disengagement conditions are pro-
grammed for added safety.
Once the speed control has been disengaged,
depressing the ACCEL switch restores the vehicle to
the target speed that was stored in the PCM's RAM.
NOTE: Depressing the OFF switch will erase the set
speed stored in the PCM's RAM.
If, while the speed control is engaged, the driver
wishes to increase vehicle speed, the PCM is pro-
grammed for an acceleration feature. With the
ACCEL switch held closed, the vehicle accelerates
slowly to the desired speed. The new target speed is
stored in the PCM's RAM when the ACCEL switch isreleased. The PCM also has a9tap-up9feature in
which vehicle speed increases at a rate of approxi-
mately 2 mph for each momentary switch activation
of the ACCEL switch.
The PCM also provides a means to decelerate with-
out disengaging speed control. To decelerate from an
existing recorded target speed, depress and hold the
COAST switch until the desired speed is reached.
Then release the switch. The ON, OFF switch oper-
ates two components: the PCM's ON, OFF input, and
the battery voltage to the brake switch, which powers
the speed control servo.
Multiplexing
The PCM sends out 5 volts through a fixed resistor
and monitors the voltage change between the fixed
resistor and the switches. If none of the switches are
depressed, the PCM will measure 5 volts at the sen-
sor point (open circuit). If a switch with no resistor is
closed, the PCM will measure 0 volts (grounded cir-
cuit). Now, if a resistor is added to a switch, then the
PCM will measure some voltage proportional to the
size of the resistor. By adding a different resistor to
each switch, the PCM will see a different voltage
depending on which switch is pushed.
Another resistor has been added to the 'at rest cir-
cuit' causing the PCM to never see 5 volts. This was
done for diagnostic purposes. If the switch circuit
should open (bad connection), then the PCM will see
the 5 volts and know the circuit is bad. The PCM will
then set an open circuit fault.
REMOVAL
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYS-
TEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION,
REMOVE AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE (-) CABLE
FROM THE BATTERY. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDEN-
TAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
(2) Remove airbag module. Refer to Group 8M,
Passive Restraint Systems.
(3) Remove electrical connector at switch.
(4) Remove switch-to-steering wheel mounting
screw (Fig. 7) .
(5) Remove switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install switch and mounting screw.
(2) Tighten screw to 1.5 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install electrical connector to switch.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM....................1
DESCRIPTION - SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM..................2
OPERATION
OPERATION - VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
SYSTEM.............................2
OPERATION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM.............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE
THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM..............4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM..................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SKIS
INITIALIZATION........................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SENTRY KEY
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING..........6
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR
CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH...............8
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................9
HOOD AJAR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HOOD AJAR
SWITCH.............................9REMOVAL
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH........10
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
BRACKET...........................10
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH STRIKER . 10
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH.....10
INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
BRACKET...........................10
INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
STRIKER............................11
INTRUSION TRANSCEIVER MODULE
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
SIREN
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
SKIS INDICATOR LAMP
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................14
TRANSPONDER KEY
DESCRIPTION.........................15
OPERATION...........................15
VTSS INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................15
OPERATION...........................16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VTSS
INDICATOR..........................16
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
SYSTEM
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) is
designed to provide perimeter protection against
unauthorized vehicle use or tampering by monitoring
the vehicle doors, the liftgate, the liftgate flip-up
glass, the ignition system and, only on vehicles built
for sale in certain international markets where it is
required equipment, the hood. If unauthorized vehi-cle use or tampering is detected, the system responds
by pulsing the horn and flashing the exterior lamps.
In many markets the VTSS also includes the Sentry
Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), which provides pas-
sive vehicle protection by preventing the engine from
operating unless a valid electronically encoded key is
detected in the ignition lock cylinder. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY -
DESCRIPTION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM).
The VTSS includes the following major compo-
nents, which are described in further detail else-
where in this service manual:
²Body Control Module (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/BODY
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CONTROL/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
²Combination Flasher (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/COMBINA-
TION FLASHER - DESCRIPTION).
²Door Ajar Switch (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOOR AJAR
SWITCH - DESCRIPTION - DOOR AJAR SWITCH).
²Driver Cylinder Lock Switch (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER LOCKS/DOOR CYLINDER LOCK/
UNLOCK SWITCH - DESCRIPTION).
²Hood Ajar Switch(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VE-
HICLE THEFT SECURITY/HOOD AJAR SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION).
²Horn Relay (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HORN/
HORN RELAY - DESCRIPTION).
²Liftgate Ajar Switch (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/DOOR AJAR
SWITCH - DESCRIPTION - LIFTGATE AJAR
SWITCH).
²Liftgate Flip-Up Glass Ajar Switch(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/
DOOR AJAR SWITCH - DESCRIPTION - LIFTGATE
FLIP-UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH).
²Low Beam Headlamp Relay
²VTSS Indicator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VE-
HICLE THEFT SECURITY/VTSS INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION).
Certain functions and features of the VTSS rely
upon resources shared with or controlled by other
modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus network. The
other modules that may affect VTSS operation are:
²Driver Door Module (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/DOOR MOD-
ULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Passenger Door Module (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/DOOR
MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
DESCRIPTION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
Vehicles equipped with the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System (SKIS) can be identified by the presence of
an amber SKIS indicator in the instrument cluster
that will illuminate for about three seconds each
time the ignition switch is turned to the On position,
or by a gray molded rubber cap on the head of the
ignition key. Models not equipped with SKIS still
have a SKIS indicator in the cluster, but it will not
illuminate. Also, models not equipped with the SKIS
have a black molded rubber cap on the head of the
ignition key.
The SKIS includes the following major components,
which are described in further detail elsewhere in
this service manual:²Powertrain Control Module
²Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
²Sentry Key Transponder
²SKIS Indicator
Except for the Sentry Key transponders, which rely
upon Radio Frequency (RF) communication, hard
wired circuitry connects the SKIS components to the
electrical system of the vehicle.Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information.
OPERATION
OPERATION - VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY
SYSTEM
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) is
divided into two basic subsystems: Vehicle Theft
Alarm (VTA) and Sentry Key Immobilizer System
(SKIS). The following are paragraphs that briefly
describe the operation of each of those two sub-
systems.
A Body Control Module (BCM) is used to control
and integrate many of the functions and features
included in the Vehicle Theft Security System
(VTSS). In the VTSS, the BCM receives inputs indi-
cating the status of the door ajar switches, the driver
cylinder lock switch, the ignition switch, the liftgate
ajar switches, the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch,
the power lock switches and, in vehicles so equipped,
the hood ajar switch. The programming in the BCM
allows it to process the information from all of these
inputs and send control outputs to energize or de-en-
ergize the combination flasher, the horn relay (except
vehicles with the premium version of the VTA), and
the VTSS indicator. In addition, in vehicles built for
certain markets where premium versions of the VTA
is required, the BCM also exchanges messages with
the Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM) over the Pro-
grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data
buss network to provide the features found in this
version of the VTA. 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.
ENABLING
The BCM must have the VTSS function enabled in
order for the VTSS to perform as designed. The logic
in the BCM keeps its VTSS function dormant until it
is enabled using a DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
PRE-ARMING
The VTA has a pre-arming sequence. Pre-arming
occurs when a door, the tailgate, or the flip-up glass
is open when the vehicle is locked using a power lock
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tion feature of the ITM can be disabled by depressing
the ªLockº button on the RKE transmitter three
times or cycling the key in the driver door cylinder
from the center to lock position within fifteen seconds
during VTA arming, while the security indicator is
still flashing rapidly. The VTA provides a single short
siren ªchirpº as an audible conformation that the
motion detect disable request has been received. The
ITM must be electronically enabled in order for the
intrusion alarm to perform as designed. The intru-
sion alarm function of the ITM is enabled on vehicles
equipped with this option at the factory, but a service
replacement ITM must be configured and enabled by
the dealer using the DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information.
OPERATION - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) is
designed to provide passive protection against unau-
thorized vehicle use by disabling the engine after
about two seconds of running, whenever any method
other than a valid Sentry Key is used to start the
vehicle. The SKIS is considered a passive protection
system because it is always active when the ignition
system is energized and does not require any cus-
tomer intervention. The SKIS uses Radio Frequency
(RF) communication to obtain confirmation that the
key in the ignition switch is a valid key for operating
the vehicle. The microprocessor-based SKIS hard-
ware and software also uses messages to communi-
cate with other modules in the vehicle over the
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data
bus. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULES/COMMUNICATION - OPERA-
TION).
Pre-programmed Sentry Key transponders are pro-
vided with the vehicle from the factory. Each Sentry
Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) will recognize a
maximum of eight Sentry Keys. If the customer
would like additional keys other than those provided
with the vehicle, they may be purchased from any
authorized dealer. These additional keys must be pro-
grammed to the SKIM in the vehicle in order for the
system to recognize them as valid keys. This can be
done by the dealer using a DRBIIItscan tool or, if
Customer Learn programming is an available SKIS
feature in the market where the vehicle was pur-
chased, the customer can program the additional
keys, as long as at least two valid Sentry Keys are
already available. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHI-
CLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING).
The SKIS performs a self-test each time the igni-
tion switch is turned to the On position, and will
store fault information in the form of DiagnosticTrouble Codes (DTC's) if a system malfunction is
detected. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic informa-
tion.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM
The VTSS-related hard wired inputs to and out-
puts from the Body Control Module (BCM), the
Driver Door Module (DDM), or the Passenger Door
Module (PDM) may be diagnosed and tested using
conventional diagnostic tools and procedures. Refer
to the appropriate wiring information.
However, conventional diagnostic methods may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the BCM, the
DDM, the PDM, or the Programmable Communica-
tions Interface (PCI) data bus network. In order to
obtain conclusive testing of the VTSS, the BCM, the
DDM, the PDM, and the PCI data bus network must
also be checked. The most reliable, efficient, and
accurate means to diagnose the VTSS requires the
use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
SKIS INDICATOR FAILS TO
LIGHT DURING BULB TEST1. Bulb faulty. 1. Perform the instrument cluster actuator test.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -
ACTUATOR TEST). Replace the faulty bulb, if
required.
2. Fuse faulty. 2. Check the SKIM fused B(+) fuse and the fused
ignition switch output (st-run) fuse in the JB.
Replace fuses, if required.
3. Ground path faulty. 3. Check for continuity to ground at the connector
for the SKIM. Repair wiring, if required.
4. Battery feed faulty. 4. Check for battery current at the connector for
the SKIM. Repair wiring, if required.
5. Ignition feed faulty. 5. Check for battery current at the connector for
the SKIM with the ignition switch in the On
position. Repair wiring, if required.
SKIS INDICATOR FLASHES
FOLLOWING BULB TEST1. Invalid key in ignition
switch lock cylinder.1. Replace the key with a known valid key.
2. Key-related fault. 2. Use a DRBIIITscan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information for further diagnosis.
SKIS INDICATOR LIGHTS
SOLID FOLLOWING BULB
TEST1. SKIS system malfunction/
fault detected.1. Use a DRBIIITscan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information for further diagnosis.
2. SKIS system inoperative. 2. Use a DRBIIITscan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information for further diagnosis.
SKIS INDICATOR FAILS TO LIGHT DURING BULB TEST
If the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) indi-
cator in the instrument cluster fails to illuminate for
about three seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the On position (bulb test), perform the
instrument cluster actuator test. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING - ACTUATOR TEST). If the bulb
fails to operate during the actuator test, replace the
bulb. If the SKIS indicator still fails to light during
the bulb test, a wiring problem resulting in the loss
of battery current or ground to the Sentry Key Immo-
bilizer Module (SKIM) should be suspected, and thefollowing procedure should be used for diagnosis.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
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 requires the use of
a DRBIIITscan tool. Refer to the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the Junction
Block (JB). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
shorted circuit or component and replace the faulty
fuse.
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VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY (Continued)

(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the JB. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
open B(+) circuit between the JB fuse and the Power
Distribution Center (PDC).
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (st-run)
fuse in the JB. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair
the shorted circuit or component and replace the
faulty fuse.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (st-run) fuse in the JB. If OK, go to Step 5. If
not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch output
(st-run) circuit between the JB fuse and the ignition
switch as required.
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
(SKIM) from the SKIM connector. Check for continu-
ity between the ground circuit of the instrument
panel wire harness connector for the SKIM and a
good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to
Step 6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
instrument panel wire harness connector for the
SKIM. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, repair the open
fused B(+) circuit between the SKIM and the JB
fuse.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (st-run) circuit of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the SKIM. If OK, refer to the
appropriate diagnostic information and use a
DRBIIItscan tool to complete the diagnosis of the
SKIS. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (st-run) circuit between the SKIM and
the JB fuse.
SKIS INDICATOR FLASHES OR LIGHTS SOLID FOLLOWING
BULB TEST
A SKIS indicator that flashes following a successful
bulb test indicates that an invalid key has been
detected, or that a key-related fault has been set. A
SKIS indicator that lights solid following a successful
bulb test indicates that the SKIM has detected a sys-
tem malfunction or that the SKIS is inoperative. In
either case, fault information will be stored in the
SKIM memory. For retrieval of this fault information
and further diagnosis of the SKIS, the PCI data bus,
the SKIM message outputs to the instrument cluster,
the SKIM message outputs to the Body Control Mod-
ule (BCM), or the message inputs and outputs
between the SKIM and the Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM), a DRBIIItscan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information are required. Following are
preliminary troubleshooting guidelines to be followed
during diagnosis using a DRBIIItscan tool:(1) Using the DRBIIItscan tool, read and record
the faults as they exist in the SKIM when you first
begin your diagnosis of the vehicle. It is important to
document these faults because the SKIM does not
differentiate between historical and active faults. If
this problem turns out to be an intermittent condi-
tion, this information may become invaluable to your
diagnosis.
(2) Using the DRBIIItscan tool, erase all of the
faults from the SKIM.
(3) Cycle the ignition switch to the Off position,
then back to the On position.
(4) Using the DRBIIItscan tool, read any faults
that are now present in the SKIM. These are the
active faults.
(5) Using this active fault information, refer to the
proper procedure in the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation for the additional specific diagnostic steps.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SKIS
INITIALIZATION
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) must
be initialized following a Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module (SKIM) replacement. SKIS initialization
requires the use of a DRBIIItscan tool. Initialization
will also require that you have access to the unique
four-digit PIN code that was assigned to the original
SKIM. The PIN codemustbe used to enter the
Secured Access Mode in the SKIM. This PIN number
may be obtained from the vehicle owner, from the
original vehicle invoice, or from the DaimlerChrysler
Customer Center. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELEC-
TRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - PCM/SKIM PROGRAMMING).
NOTE: If a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is
replaced on a vehicle equipped with the Sentry Key
Immobilizer System (SKIS), the unique Secret Key
data must be transferred from the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module (SKIM) to the new PCM using
the PCM replacement procedure. This procedure
also requires the use of a DRBIIITscan tool and the
unique four-digit PIN code to enter the Secured
Access Mode in the SKIM. Refer to the appropriate
diagnostic information for the proper PCM replace-
ment procedures.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SENTRY KEY
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING
All Sentry Keys included with the vehicle are pre-
programmed to work with the Sentry Key Immobi-
lizer System (SKIS) when it is shipped from the
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(2) Check for continuity between the two terminals
of the hood ajar switch. There should be continuity
with the switch plunger extended, and no continuity
with the switch plunger depressed. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, replace the faulty hood ajar switch.
(3) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the Body Control Module (BCM).
Check for continuity between the hood ajar switch
sense circuit of the hood ajar switch and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
Step 4. If not OK, repair the shorted hood ajar switch
sense circuit between the hood ajar switch and the
BCM.
(4) Check for continuity between the hood ajar
switch sense circuit and the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the BCM. There should be con-
tinuity. If OK, proceed to diagnosis of the Vehicle
Theft Security System (VTSS). (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING). If not OK, repair the open hood
ajar switch sense circuit between the hood ajar
switch and the BCM.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
(1) Open the hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Squeeze the two switch latch tabs together and
pull the switch upward (Fig. 3)
(4) Disconnect the wiring harness connector.
(5) Remove the hood ajar switch from the mount-
ing bracket.
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH BRACKET
(1) Remove the hood ajar switch from the mount-
ing bracket. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE
THEFT SECURITY/HOOD AJAR SWITCH -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the two nuts that secure the hood ajar
switch bracket to the left inner fender (Fig. 3)
(3) Remove the hood ajar switch bracket from the
studs on the left inner fender.
REMOVAL - HOOD AJAR SWITCH STRIKER
(1) Open the hood.
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-blade tool, gently raise the hood ajar switch
striker away from the inner hood panel reinforce-
ment, and remove. (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
(1) Position the hood ajar switch into the hole in
the mounting bracket (Fig. 3)
(2) Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
(3) Press the switch downward into the mounting
bracket until the latch tabs lock it into place.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(5) Close and latch the hood.
INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
BRACKET
(1) Position the hood ajar switch bracket onto the
studs on the left inner fender (Fig. 3)
(2) Install and tighten the two nuts. Tighten the
nuts to 11.8 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the hood ajar switch into the mount-
ing bracket. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE
THEFT SECURITY/HOOD AJAR SWITCH -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 4 Hood Ajar Switch Striker
1 - REINFORCEMENT
2 - STRIKER
3 - HOOD
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INSTALLATION - HOOD AJAR SWITCH
STRIKER
(1) Align the three integral retainers of the hood
ajar switch striker with their mounting holes in the
inner hood panel reinforcement (Fig. 4).
(2) Using hand pressure, firmly press the hood
ajar switch striker against the inner hood panel rein-
forcement until all of the striker retainers are fully
engaged in their mounting holes.
(3) Close and latch the hood.
INTRUSION TRANSCEIVER
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An Intrusion Transceiver Module (ITM) is part of
the premium version of the Vehicle Theft Alarm
(VTA) in the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS)
(Fig. 5). The premium version of the VTA is only
available in vehicles built for certain markets, where
the additional features offered by this system are
required. The ITM is located in the passenger com-
partment. This unit is designed to provide interior
motion detection, and serve as an interface between
the Body Control Module (BCM) and the alarm siren
module.
The ITM is concealed beneath a dedicated molded
plastic trim cover that approximates the size and
shape of a typical dome lamp housing. However,
rather than a lens, the ITM features three sets of
louvered openings. One set of louvered openings is
located at each outboard end of the center rib, while
the third set is centered. Each of the louvered open-
ings is covered on the inside by a sight shield thatextends the length of the center rib. The module is
secured to a mounting bracket above the headliner
(Fig. 6).
Concealed within the housing is the circuitry of the
ITM which includes a microprocessor, and an ultra-
sonic receive transducer. Both the transmit trans-
ducer on the right side of the module and the receive
transducer on the ITM circuit board are aimed
through two small round holes in the sight shield of
the trim cover. The ITM is connected to the vehicle
electrical system by a take out and connector of the
overhead wire harness that is integral to the head-
liner.
The ITM unit cannot be adjusted or repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The ITM is
serviced as a unit with the trim cover.
OPERATION
The microprocessor in the Intrusion Transceiver
Module (ITM) contains the motion sensor logic cir-
cuits and controls all of the features of the premium
version of the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA). The ITM
uses On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and can communi-
cate with other modules in the vehicle as well as
with the DRBIIItscan tool using the Programmable
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus network.
This method of communication is used by the ITM to
communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM)
and for diagnosis and testing. The ITM also commu-
nicates with the alarm siren over a dedicated serial
bus circuit.
Fig. 5 INTRUSION TRANSCEIVER MODULE
1 - ITM
2 - HEADLINER
Fig. 6 INTRUSION TRANSCEIVER MODULE
1 - TRIM COVER
2 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
3 - HOUSING
4 - SCREW (4)
5 - SERVICE HOLE (2)
6 - LATCH FEATURE (4)
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HOOD AJAR SWITCH (Continued)