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Keyless Access Remote Test: Test

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

NOTE:
  • If the doors do not lock or unlock with the remote, check the LED on the remote by pressing the lock or unlock button. If the LED does not come on, replace the remote battery.
  • If the doors unlock or lock with the remote, but the LED on the remote does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the remote.
  • If any door is open, you cannot lock the doors with the remote.
  • If you unlocked the doors with the remote, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
  • The doors will only lock or unlock with the remote if the power is in the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  • To reduce the possibility of a non-functioning remote, replace the batteries in both remotes (DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2) at the same time.
  1. Remote - Test
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    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)

    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.
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