For Sale - 2006 Dodge Ram 2500- Flatbed for long box bed Winch bumper Flat Bed for Long Box 3rd generation Cummins Tootlbox are included with key I have a flatbed for 3rd Generation dodge Cummins. This flatbed comes with a gooseneck hitch already in the bed. The winch bumper is part of the set. Tootlbox have a key to lock and unlock all box a single key. There is rust starting and electrical will have to be sorted out on your own.
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Price: $1,000.00
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Location: New Meadows, Idaho
Hi all,
First, thank you a million for all the awesome tech advice from this forum. The best one out there IMO.
Here is my dilemma...Long story short, I had the truck a couple years with no idea that it had security on it. I always used the button and key to lock/unlock. The other day I inadvertently armed it (and then set it off) when I used the power lock button instead of the manual button. I had a spare CTM so I tried it and that did not get it running. I tried unhooking the batteries and that did not work either. I read a lot about the VTSS since then and tried a lot of things. I suspect I put it into "power up" mode by disconnecting the batteries when it was armed/actively alarming. I have no red LED light on my overhead console.
I contacted a dealer tech friend of mine who stopped by with the DRBIII. He confirmed that the VTSS is disabled on the truck (I assume that means it's in power up mode although it doesnt call it that). We checked all the inputs to the CTM, door ajar, power lock features, etc. But the one thing we could not get an input from was the door lock switch. According the factory service manual, the system can be "passively disarmed" with the key and "actively disarmed" with the fobs (which i did NOT get with the truck unfortunately).
The issue with the no input from the door lock switches wouldnt be a problem usually but in my case I dont have any switches and the plug for them has nothing plugged into them and doesnt look like it has for a long time. One of the long time dealer techs said that in the early 2000's he as pretty sure Chrysler began to phase those out and integrated them into the lock/unlock actuator motor. Im not sure if that makes sense or not as the service manual shows the wiring for both? We can start the VTSS enable process by cycling the key for the door switch that I don't have LOL. I also looked for these switches and cannot find them anywhere?
I ordered replacement fobs for it also. Does anyone else know if I will be able to assign those to the truck BEFORE having the security enabled? I'm in a bit of a jam with this one. I have access to the tools I need but I need more information before I can plan my attack any further.