07 and up OEM alarm

[EZeis]

Hey guys,

Any of you know about the alarm systems on 07 and up trucks? Dodge/Mopar doesn't list the add-on alarms for 07 and up trucks like the earlier trucks did. They list EVS-I and EVS-II for 06 and earlier trucks.

I asked my service guy if it could be enabled with their scantool and he stated he'd check it out and was gone about half an hour and came back and said he couldn't find anything on it.



After that I did some searching and came up with this information but don't remember where I found it.



VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM:

The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is used on this model to control and integrate many of the functions

and features included in the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). In the VTSS, the EMIC receives inputs

indicating the status of the door ajar switches and the ignition switch. The EMIC will process the information from all

of these inputs, internally control the security indicator as appropriate, and send electronic messages to the Totally

Integrated Power Module (TIPM) over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus. The TIPM internally controls the

outputs to the hazard warning lamps and the horn(s) as appropriate.

Following are paragraphs describing the operation of each of the VTSS features.



ENABLING:

The EMIC must have the VTSS function electronically enabled in order for the VTSS to perform as designed. The

logic in the EMIC keeps its VTSS function dormant until it is enabled using a diagnostic scan tool. The VTSS function

of the EMIC is enabled on vehicles equipped with the VTSS option at the factory, but a service replacement

EMIC must be VTSS-enabled by the dealer using a diagnostic scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information. "



Sounds logical to me. Next time I'm at the dealer I'm going to show them this information and see what happens. Just curious if you guys been through this yet or know anything about this.



Thanks!

Earl

 

[mcandies]

EZeis,

I have a 3500 07. 5, 6. 7L. I went to the hardware store and had an extra key made to keep in my wallet, just in case I locked my keys inside while on vacation. After he cut the key he told me to see if it would unlock the door. Well, it worked to unlock the door but it also set off the alarm that I didn't know that I had. Lights flashing and horn blowing. The only way I could get it to stop was to insert the original key in the ignition. Live and learn.

 

[EZeis]

mcandies,

You need to get a spare key from the dealer with the sentry chip and than program it to the truck (procedure is in the owners manual) to have a fully functioning spare key. Your alarm is armed and disarmed by the keyless entry and power lock button, so if you manually unlock your door and open it, it will set the alarm as you stated.



I bought my truck new and I have the build sheet, my truck does not have the alarm. So I'm trying to get an alarm without aftermarket stuff. Dealer has no clue since they can't find a listing for the Mopar add-on alarm for 07 and up trucks or any information on enabling the alarm that already exists dormant on-board.



Earl