Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual — part 114

Symptom:

*VTSS DOES NOT TRIP FROM LEFT REAR DOOR

POSSIBLE CAUSES

INVALID DOOR AJAR INPUT

BODY CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

With the DRBIII

t, read the LR DR AJAR SW status.

Open the left rear door.
Does the DRBIII

t display CLOSED?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

No

→ Refer to symptom LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR CKT OPEN in the

DOOR AJAR category.

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Symptom:

*VTSS DOES NOT TRIP FROM PASSENGER DOOR

POSSIBLE CAUSES

INVALID DOOR AJAR INPUT

BODY CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

With the DRBIII

t, read the PAS DR AJAR SW status.

Open the passenger door.
Does the DRBIII

t display CLOSED?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

No

→ Refer to symptom PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CKT OPEN in the

DOOR AJAR category.

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Symptom:

*VTSS DOES NOT TRIP FROM RIGHT REAR DOOR

POSSIBLE CAUSES

INVALID DOOR AJAR INPUT

BODY CONTROL MODULE

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

With the DRBIII

t, read the RR DR AJAR SW status.

Open the right rear door.
Does the DRBIII

t display CLOSED?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

No

→ Refer to symptom RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR CKT OPEN in the

DOOR AJAR category.

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Symptom:

*VTSS INDICATOR INOPERATIVE

POSSIBLE CAUSES

VTSS INDICATOR LAMP TEST

OPEN FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT

OPEN JUNCTION BLOCK

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

OPEN VTSS LED

VTSS INDICATOR DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION

OPEN FUSE #7

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

1

With the DRBIII

t, actuate the VTSS LAMP.

Does the VTSS Lamp flash while actuating the Lamp?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Body Control Module.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

No

→ Go To 2

2

Remove and inspect Fuse #7 in the Junction Block.
Is the fuse open?

All

Yes

→ Inspect/repair the Fused B(+) circuit for a short to ground.

Replace the Fuse.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

No

→ Go To 3

3

Reinstall Fuse #7 in the Junction Block.
Gain access to the Junction Block connector C7.
While back probing, measure the voltage of the Fused B(+) circuit at the Junction
Block connector C7.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

No

→ Replace the Junction Block.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

4

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector.
Measure the voltage of the Fused B(+ ) circuit at cavity 21.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

All

Yes

→ Go To 5

No

→ Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open.

Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.

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