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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Keyless Entry 🢒 Remote Keyless Entry System Check

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.
    • All of the doors lock.
    • The courtesy lights illuminate for two seconds.
    •  Door Lock Inoperative with Transmitter - All

2

Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.
    • The driver's door unlocks.
    • The courtesy lights illuminate for 52-60 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position.

3

Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter again within 5 seconds of Step 2.
    • All of the doors unlock.
    • The courtesy lights illuminate for 52-60 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position.
    • Door Unlock Inop with Transmitter - RF and Side

4

Press the rear compartment button on the keyless entry transmitter.

The rear compartment lid releases.

5
  1. Close the rear compartment lid.
  2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Shift the transaxle into drive.
  5. Press the rear compartment button on the keyless entry transmitter.

The rear compartment lid does not release.

Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.