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Cell 133: VTD PASS-Key System
Battery positive voltage (B+) is supplied to the PASS-Key®III Theft Deterrent (VTD) Module at connector terminal A, CKT 440 (ORN). The VTD module monitors this voltage to determine if it is within a valid operating range.
The battery positive voltage (B+) level rises above 15.5 volts for more than approximately 1.2 seconds.
• | Stores a DTC B1328 in the VTD module memory. |
• | SECURITY indicator is illuminated. |
• | The VTD module does not respond to any manual or memory inputs when the voltage is greater than 16 volts. |
• | No driver warning message is displayed for this DTC. |
• | No other VTD module DTCs set when DTC B1328 is set current. |
• | The battery positive voltage (B+) level falls below 15.5 volts for approximately 1.2 seconds. |
• | Use the vehicle On-Boards clearing DTCs feature. Refer to OBSD Procedure. |
• | Use a scan tool. |
This DTC can set when the vehicle is connected to a battery charger, set to fast charge for a long period of time.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
Perform the Theft Deterrent System Diagnostic System Check before continuing with the diagnosis of this DTC.
Checks that DTC was not set erroneously.
Determines whether the malfunction is in the charging system or the VTD Module.
Clear all DTCs after the repair procedure is complete.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Was the Theft Deterrent System Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | ||
Is the voltage within the specified range? | 10-15 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | |
Is the voltage within the specified range? | 10-15 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Charging System Check in Engine Electrical | |
4 | Replace the VTD module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement . Refer to PASSLOCK Reprogramming Auto Learn . Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 5 | -- |
Are all DTCs cleared? | -- | -- |