Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the security indicator illuminates for about two seconds as a bulb test. The entire bulb test is a function of the SKREEM. [*]VTSS Indication - During the 16 second VTSS arming function, the cluster will flash the security indicator ON and OFF repeatedly at a steady, fast rate to indicate that the VTSS is in the process of arming. Following successful VTSS arming, the cluster flashes the security indicator ON and OFF continuously at a slower rate to indicate that the VTSS is armed. The security indicator continues flashing at the slower rate until the VTSS is disarmed or triggered. If the VTSS has alarmed and rearmed, the cluster will flash the security indicator at a steady, slow rate for about 30 seconds after the VTSS is disarmed.


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A security indicator is standard equipment on all instrument clusters. However, on vehicles not equipped with the optional Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS), this indicator is electronically disabled. This indicator is located in the lower right quadrant of the instrument cluster, between the speedometer and the coolant temperature gauge.
The security indicator consists of a small round cutout in the opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. A red Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout in the opaque layer of the overlay causes the indicator to appear in red through the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illuminated from behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit board.
The security indicator is serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.

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A wait-to-start indicator is only found in the instrument clusters for vehicles equipped with an optional diesel engine. This indicator is located in the lower portion of the tachometer dial face in the instrument cluster overlay.
The wait-to-start indicator consists of a stencil-like cutout of the International Control and Display Symbol icon for Diesel Preheat in the opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the indicator from being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. An amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout in the opaque layer of the overlay causes the indicator to appear in amber through the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illuminated from behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit board.
The wait-to-start indicator is serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.

 

thanks david, I always went off the little red light (security light) I guess in Arizona it does not take long to warm the air.

 

Wow thanks for the info. that solves it.

 

wow......who didnt read the owners manual when they bought the truck?. its a factory security system light.
in the owners man it will show a picture of the inst. cluster and what all of the lights are for.

 

Bought mine used, no Manual. My best manual is the great people from the Dodge forum as this is my first Diesel and I am proud it is a Cummins and will never own anything else. The support and help I get on this forum is unreal.

 

I pulled my manual out of my glove box once. . .to try and figure out how to disable the seat belt chim thing. . .didnt work so I threw it back in there and used the center belt buckle

 

manual shmanual, who needs it! This is what DF is for.... so people like me can ask retarded quesions.... all the time .

 

the only dumb question is the one thats not asked!

 

short cut to disable seat belt chime.....get a seatbelt extension from the dealer, plug it in ....no more chime.

 

I just got mine too, used, and my wait to start/pigtail light has never illuminated. I drive Ford and Chevy diesels here at work and they take forever to go out. But, in the Southwest desert guess it isn't a problem.