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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify that DTC B3119 or B3120 is not set.
    • If none of the DTCs are set 
  3. Verify that the vehicle key is correct for the vehicle. This can be accomplished by comparing the part number printed on the key to the appropriate part number in the parts catalog.
    • If the vehicle key is incorrect 

      Replace the vehicle key.

    • If the vehicle key is correct 
  4. Verify the scan tool Exterior Driver Door Handle Switch and Exterior Passenger Door Handle Switch parameters change between Active and Inactive while operating their respective exterior door handle button.
    • If all of the parameters change 
  5. Lock the vehicle using the keyless entry transmitter.
  6. Verify that each door unlocks and opens by approaching the vehicle with a valid transmitter and operating their respective exterior door handle button.
    • If both doors do not unlock/unlatch and open 

      Refer to Passive Transmitter Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing.

    • If only one door does not unlock/unlatch and open 

      Refer to Antenna Circuit Malfunction in Circuit/System Testing.

    • If both doors unlock/unlatches and opens 
  7. All OK.