Keyless Access Remote Test: Test

How To Use This Service Information .

1. Remote - Test

   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Open the remote and check for water damage.

   • If you find any water damage, replace the remote and register the new remote .
   • If there is no water damage, go to step 2.

   2. Replace the remote battery (A) with a new one (CR2032), and try to lock and unlock the doors with the remote by pressing the lock or unlock button at least 10 times: (Figure 1 and 2)

   Without Remote Engine Start (Figure 1) 

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   With Remote Engine Start (Figure 2) 

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   Normal condition: the doors lock and unlock. If it is abnormal:

   • If the remote does not work after replacing the remote battery, verify that the correct battery was installed and the polarity is correct.
   • If the doors do not lock and unlock, go to step 3.

   3. Register the remote , then try to lock and unlock the doors.

   Normal condition: the doors lock and unlock.

   If it is abnormal:

   • If the doors do not lock and unlock, substitute a known-good remote and recheck. If it still does not operating, replace the body control module .
   • If the doors do not lock and unlock, try to program another vehicle using the remote.
   • • If the remote programs another vehicle, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks .
     • If the remote will not program another vehicle, replace it.