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Test B: Keyless Entry System Inoperative

  1. If remote keyless entry diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step. If remote keyless entry diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Individually activate each transmitter button. If system operates normally, problem is intermittent. If system does not operate normally, go to next step.
  3. Lock and unlock doors using power door lock switches inside vehicle. If power door locks operate properly, go to next step. If power door locks do not operate properly, perform door systems diagnostic system check. See DOOR SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in POWER DOOR LOCKS - CORVETTE article.
  4. Operate rear compartment release switch from controls inside vehicle. If rear compartment release operates properly, go to next step. If rear compartment release does not operate properly, perform body rear end diagnostic system check. See BODY REAR END DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in POWER HATCH & FUEL DOOR RELEASE - CORVETTE article.
    5. NOTE: Before proceeding, ensure keyless entry transmitter is correct model for this vehicle. An incorrect model transmitter may pass this test, but will not activate vehicle remote system.
  5. Place transmitter on Keyless Entry Tester (J 43241) test pad. Individually press each transmitter button. If tone sounds and green light illuminates on keyless entry test after each button is pressed, go to step  10 . If tone does not sound or green light does not illuminate on keyless entry test after each button is pressed, go to next step.
  6. If no transmitter buttons cause tone and green light to operate, go to next step. If any transmitter buttons cause tone and green light to operate, go to step  9 .
  7. Replace transmitter battery. After repairs, go to next step.
  8. Place transmitter on Keyless Entry Tester (J 43241) test pad. Individually press each transmitter button. If tone sounds and green light illuminates on keyless entry tester after each button is pressed, go to step  10 . If tone does not sound or green light does not illuminate on keyless entry tester after each button is pressed, go to next step.
  9. Replace transmitter. Ensure replacement transmitter is correct model for vehicle. Program all transmitters at the same time. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING & SYNCHRONIZATION  under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
  10. Press PANIC button on transmitter. If panic function operates normally, go to next step. If panic function does not operate normally, go to step  13 .
  11. Perform synchronization procedure. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING & SYNCHRONIZATION  under PROGRAMMING. If horn chirped, go to next step. If horn did not chirp, go to step  13 .
  12. Operate transmitter within range of vehicle. If all keyless entry functions operate normally, go to step  15 . If all keyless entry functions do not operate normally, go to next step.
  13. Perform transmitter programming procedure. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING & SYNCHRONIZATION  under PROGRAMMING. If programming was completed successfully, go to step  15 . If programming was not completed successfully, go to next step.
  14. Replace remote control door lock receiver. See REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
  15. Recheck system operation. If system operates properly, system is okay. If system does not operate properly, go to step  3 .
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