NUMBER: 08-020-04 GROUP: Electrical DATE: May 25, 2004
SUBJECT:
SRT-4 Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) System
MODELS:
2003 - 2005 (PL) SRT-4
DISCUSSION: 2003 AND 2004 VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX): These SRT-4's did not have VTA activated from the factory and it was not intended to be. VTA can be activated for these vehicles using a Scan Tool (DRBIII®). If VTA is activated on these SRT-4's, it will behave as follows: If the VTA is armed, the alarm will sound if the doors are opened, but the alarm will NOT sound if the trunk is opened or if the decklid key cylinder is punched out. The VTA can be disarmed either by using the key fob, or the correct SKIM key in the ignition switch. ACTIVATING THE VTA FOR THESE SRT-4's IS NOT A WARRANTY ELIGIBLE PROCEDURE.
2004 VEHICLES BUILT FEBRUARY 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX) AND AFTER: VTA was released for SRT-4 starting with vehicles built on February 1, 2004 (MDH 0201XX) as designated by the LSA sales code and it works as follows: The LSA version of VTA for SRT-4 does NOT include the auto central locking feature. The VTA cannot be deactivated via the driver door key cylinder. If armed, the alarm will sound if the door is opened with any key. The LSA VTA system includes a decklid key cylinder knockout switch for trunk protection. The VTA can be disarmed with the key fob, or the correct SKIM
key in the ignition.
2005 VEHICLES:
VTA is released for SRT-4 at the start of 2005 production as designated by the new LSB sales code for SRT-4. The LSB version of VTA includes the following: All options of the LSA version of VTA. Trunk security is provided through the use of a decklid ajar switch instead of a decklid key cylinder knockout switch that was used in 2004. If the VTA is armed, and the trunk is opened, the alarm will sound. Auto central locking is included with LSB. The VTA can be disarmed with the key fob, or with a correct SKIM key in the driver's door key cylinder, or the ignition switch.
ACTIVATING THE VTA FOR THESE SRT-4's IS NOT A WARRANTY ELIGIBLE PROCEDURE.
ouch...which explains why dealers no longer do it free....
Quote: Originally Posted by TommyLee
2005 VEHICLES:
VTA is released for SRT-4 at the start of 2005 production as designated by the new LSB sales code for SRT-4. The LSB version of VTA includes the following: All options of the LSA version of VTA. Trunk security is provided through the use of a decklid ajar switch instead of a decklid key cylinder knockout switch that was used in 2004. If the VTA is armed, and the trunk is opened, the alarm will sound. Auto central locking is included with LSB. The VTA can be disarmed with the key fob, or with a correct SKIM key in the driver's door key cylinder, or the ignition switch.
who said there wasnt an 05' srt4
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If it wasn't intended to be activated, why state that it was a feature in the owner's manual?
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Quote: Originally Posted by rezin8
I'm just upset that we, as a community, was lead to believe that Stage 2 was the next best thing since sliced bread, and it has turned out to be the end slice that no one wants to eat.
The LSA VTA system includes a decklid key cylinder knockout switch for trunk protection... Trunk security is provided through the use of a decklid ajar switch instead of a decklid key cylinder knockout switch that was used in 2004. If the VTA is armed, and the trunk is opened, the alarm will sound.
Anyone else crossing their fingers, hoping that this stuff is made available to us 2003/2004 owners?
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I have a Neon SRT-4 2003. When the alarm is tripped I can stop it with the panic symbol on my keyfob.
There is also a switch that can be installed at the trunk to make it operational too. It is a Mopar part.
Read about it here never went and got it for my cars (neon sxt and a SRT-4)
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Last edited by SRT-4_2-25-03 : 06-15-2004 at 06:46 PM.
Reason: Wrong button
Ok, I take my car to the dealer today to get the alarm activated. They say ok and take my car. When they are done the mechanic told me that my car does not have an alarm so it was not activated. I referenced the TSB and asked him to go get it.(The TSB) He brings it back and states that the TSB is wrong and the cars computer says I do not have one. I say ok can I have my keys? The person who handles the paperwork say to go see the cashier. I ask why do I need to see the cashier you did not activate my alarm. The mechanic said that my sentry key system was not activated. I said BS its standard equipment and showed my owners manaule(sp?) and the sticker. He says well it was not activated and I had to pay if I wanted my car back.
2 question's
does the damn car have an alarm or not (built 1/15/04)
Whats up with my sentry system not being activated (which does not seem logical to me)
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TSB 08-020-04 : SRT-4 Vehicle Theft Alarm System
Silver SRT-4 bought 2-25-03 without front plate. My car is so stock. Yes sirey Bob
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