Central Timer Module

For additional information on the Base [1][2]CTM refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators / Audible Warning Device. Audible Warning Device

Two versions of the [1][2]Central Timer Module ([1][2]CTM) are available on this vehicle, a base version and a high-line version. The base version of the CTM is used on base models of the vehicle. The base version of the CTM combines the functions of a chime/buzzer module, an intermittent wipe module, and an ignition lamp time delay relay in a single unit. The base CTM also uses inputs from the door ajar switches, the headlamp switch and the key-in ignition switch to control the output to the dome lamp circuits, which allows the base CTM to provide load shedding to help protect the battery from becoming discharged.

The high-line version of the [1][2]CTM is used on high-line vehicles. The high-line CTM provides all of the functions of the base version CTM, but also is used to control and integrate many of the additional electronic functions and features included on the high-line models. The high-line version of the CTM contains a central processing unit and interfaces with other modules in the vehicle on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network.

The CCD data bus network allows the sharing of sensor information. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, reduce internal controller hardware, and reduce component sensor current loads. At the same time, this system provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition of many new feature capabilities.

Both versions of the [1][2]CTM are mounted under the passenger side end of the instrument panel, outboard of the instrument panel glove box opening. For diagnosis of the base version of the CTM, refer to [1][2]Central Timer Module. For diagnosis of the high-line version of the CTM or the CCD data bus, the use of a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures are recommended. The CTM cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

Both the base and the high-line versions of the [1][2]CTM support the intermittent wipe and wipe-after- wash features, but only the high-line CTM supports the speed sensitive intermittent wipe. The intermittent wipe relay is one of the outputs that both the base and the high-line versions of the CTM can control. Each CTM is programmed to energize or de-energize the intermittent wipe relay in response to certain inputs from the windshield wiper and washer switches and from the windshield wiper motor park switch.

For the speed sensitive intermittent wipe feature, the high-line [1][2]CTM also uses vehicle speed messages, which are received on the CCD data bus from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Both versions of the [1][2]CTM are mounted under the passenger side end of the instrument panel, outboard of the instrument panel glove box opening.

See Wiper System for diagnosis of the base version of the [1][2]CTM. For diagnosis of the high-line version of the CTM or the CCD data bus, a DRBIII scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures are recommended. The CTM cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

Some of the features and functions of the power lock, illuminated entry and RKE systems made possible because of the communication of the [1][2]CTM on the CCD data bus network include:
- A door-lock inhibit feature which prevents the power lock system from being energized with a power door lock switch when the driver door is open if the key is in the ignition and/or the headlamps are on. However, the locks can still be operated manually, with a key, or energized with the RKE transmitter.
- A programmable driver door unlock feature. The driver door unlock feature allows one press of the RKE transmitter Unlock button to unlock just the driver door and a second press within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate. If disabled, one press of the RKE transmitter Unlock button will unlock all doors and the liftgate.
- A panic mode feature which can provide additional personal security and protection. When the Panic button on the RKE transmitter is depressed the vehicle horn will pulse, the headlights will flash, and the interior lights will illuminate on the vehicle for about three minutes, or until the Panic button is depressed a second time. A vehicle speed of about 24 kilometers-per-hour (15 miles-per-hour) will also cancel the panic event.
- A central locking feature. Central locking allows all the doors and the liftgate to be locked when a key is used in either front door lock cylinder to lock either front door. Similarly, central locking will also unlock all the doors and the liftgate when the key is rapidly cycled twice to the unlock position in either front door lock cylinder. This feature uses inputs from the two door lock cylinder switches, which are components of the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).
- An enhanced accident response feature will unlock all doors and the liftgate, then prevent the power door lock system from locking the doors and liftgate for a predetermined time interval, after receiving a CCD message from the ACM indicating a frontal impact of the vehicle requiring airbag deployment. This feature will also turn on the courtesy lamps ten seconds after receiving the ACM deployment message, if the CCD vehicle speed message from the PCM indicates that the vehicle is not moving. Of course, these responses are dependent upon functional battery power and wiring circuitry following the impact.
- Rolling door locks is a programmable feature of the power lock system. This feature will automatically lock all of the doors and the liftgate after the vehicle reaches a speed of about 24 kilometers-per- hour (15 miles-per-hour) or greater. This feature will also lock the doors if a door is opened, then closed again, at any speed above 24 kilometers-per-hour (15 miles-per-hour).
- A programmable feature of the RKE system is the enabling or disabling of the horn chirp following activation of the RKE Lock function. This feature can be enabled or disabled and, if enabled, the horn chirp duration (twenty or forty milliseconds) can be selected.
Both versions of the [1][2]CTM are mounted under the passenger side end of the instrument panel, outboard of the instrument panel glove box opening.
The programmable features of the [1][2]CTM can be enabled or disabled using the DRBIII scan tool as described in the proper Diagnostic Procedures. These features can also be enabled/disabled using the customer programmable feature. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the customer programmable feature. For diagnosis of the high-line version of the CTM or of the CCD data bus, a DRBIII scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures are recommended. The CTM cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.

Some of the functions and features that the [1][2]CTM supports or controls include:
- Chimes for the following conditions:
- Headlamps on with ignition off and driver door open warning
- Key in ignition with ignition off and driver door open warning
- ABS lamp warning (if the vehicle is so equipped)
- Airbag lamp warning
- Check gauges lamp warning
- Door ajar lamp warning
- Low fuel lamp warning
- Low washer fluid lamp warning
- Seat belt reminder lamp warning
- Transmission oil temperature lamp warning (automatic transmission)
- Central locking
- Courtesy lamp defeat
- Courtesy lamp time-out (high-line only)
- Intermittent wipe control
- Enhanced accident response (high-line only)
- Horn chirp upon door lock with RKE (customer programmable) (high-line only)
- Illuminated entry (high-line only)
- Power door lock control (high-line only)
- Power lock inhibit (high-line only)
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (high-line only)
- Remote radio switches (high-line only)
- Rolling door locks (customer programmable) (high-line only)
- Speed sensitive intermittent wipe (high-line only)
- Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) (high-line only) (if the vehicle is so equipped)
- Wipe after wash (high-line only).

The high-line Central Timer Module (CTM) can also control some features of the audio system when the vehicle is equipped with the optional RAZ radio receiver and remote radio switches. A high-line [1][2]CTM is used on high-line versions of this vehicle. The CTM combines the functions of a chime/buzzer module, an intermittent wipe module, an illuminated entry module, a remote keyless entry module, and a vehicle theft security system module in a single unit.

The high-line [1][2]CTM also controls and integrates many of the additional electronic functions and features included on models with this option. The RAZ radio receiver with a remote radio switch option is one of the features that the CTM controls. The CTM is programmed to send switch status messages over the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus to control the volume, seek, and pre-set station advance functions of the RAZ radio receiver. The CTM monitors the status of the remote radio switches located on the steering wheel through a hard wired circuit. The CTM then sends the proper switch status messages to the radio receiver. The electronic circuitry within the radio receiver responds to the switch status messages it receives by adjusting the radio settings as requested.

Refer to Remote Radio Switch for more information on this component. In addition, radio receivers connected to the CCD data bus have several audio system functions that can be diagnosed using a DRB scan tool.