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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: This table is used for diagnosing an inoperative keyless entry system in conjunction with testing transmitter performance.

1

Was the RKE Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

2

Using the door lock switches located on the vehicle, manually operate the driver/passenger door locks.

Do the door locks operate properly?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Power Door Locks System Check

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Place the transmission in PARK.
  3. Press the vehicle trunk release switch located on the vehicle.

Does the trunk lid release?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Close the driver/passenger doors.
  3. Place the transmitter within range (apprx. 10 ft.)
  4. Press the transmitter LOCK button.

Do the driver/passenger doors lock?

-

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Place the transmitter within range.
  2. Press the transmitter UNLOCK button. (The first press unlocks the driver door; the second press unlocks the remaining doors.)

Do the all doors unlock?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 14

6

  1. Place the transmitter within range.
  2. Press the transmitter fuel door release button.

Does the fuel door release?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 14

7

  1. Make sure the transmission is in PARK.
  2. Press the transmitter trunk lid release button.

Does the trunk lid release?

--

System OK

Go to Step 14

8

  1. Synchronize the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Synchronization .
  2. Close the driver/passenger doors.
  3. Press the transmitter LOCK button.

Do the driver/passenger doors lock?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .
  2. Close the driver/passenger doors.
  3. Press the transmitter LOCK button.

Do the driver/passenger doors lock?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

10

  1. Using a known good transmitter, program the transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement .
  2. Close the driver/passenger doors.
  3. Press the transmitter LOCK button.

Do the driver/passenger doors lock?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 13

11

Check the transmitter battery for the following conditions:

    • Improper installation
    • Wrong battery
    • Rundown or weak

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 14

12

Replace the transmitter battery. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 15

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13

  1. Replace the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR). Refer to Receiver Replacement .
  2. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 15

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14

  1. Replace the transmitter.
  2. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement and Transmitter Programming .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 15

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15

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Install or connect any components or connectors that were removed or disconnected.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Clear all DTCs. Refer to Clearing DTCs.

Are all DTCs cleared?

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System OK

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