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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Diagnosis

  1. If RKE diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step. If RKE diagnostic system check was not performed, see procedures in REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) DIAGNOSTIC CHECK .
  2. Using vehicle door lock switches, manually operate driver/passenger door locks. If door locks operate properly, go to next step. If door locks do not operate properly, see appropriate POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Place transmission in Park. Depress vehicle trunk release switch on vehicle. If trunk lid releases, go to next step. If trunk lid does not release, see procedures in POWER TRUNK & FUEL DOOR RELEASE article.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Close driver/passenger doors. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle, press transmitter LOCK button. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to next step. If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to step 9).
  5. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle. Depress transmitter UNLOCK button twice. If all doors unlock, go to next step. If all doors do not unlock, go to step 14).
  6. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle, depress transmitter fuel door release button. If fuel door released, go to next step. If fuel door did not release, go to step 14).
  7. Ensure transmission is in Park (A/T). Depress transmitter TRUNK lid release button. If trunk lid released, system okay. If trunk lid did not release, go to step 14).
  8. Synchronize transmitters. See TRANSMITTER SYNCHRONIZATION . Close driver/passenger doors. Depress transmission LOCK button. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to step 5). If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to next step.
  9. Program transmitters. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING . Close driver/passenger doors. Depress transmitter LOCK button. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to step 5). If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to next step. 10 Using known-good transmitter, program transmitter. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING . Close driver/passenger doors. Depress transmitter LOCK button. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to next step. If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to step 13).
  10. Ensure transmitter battery is correct and installed correctly or is not weak or run down. If no problem was found, go to next step. If problem was found, go to step 14).
  11. Replace transmitter battery. Go to step 15).
  12. Replace remote control door lock receiver. Program transmitters. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING . Go to step 15).
  13. Replace transmitter. Program transmitters. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING . Go to next step.
  14. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Install or connect any components or connectors that were removed or disconnected. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Clear all DTCs. Recheck system operation.