Remote Keyless Entry Diagnostic System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located below left side of instrument panel, near steering column. See Figure . If scan tool power up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, perform TEST A: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR). If scan tool communicates with RCDLR, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with RCDLR, perform TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, access class 2 power mode. Cycle ignition switch through all positions, while observing ignition switch power mode parameter. If ignition switch parameter matches ignition switch positions, go to next step. If ignition switch parameter does not match ignition switch positions, perform TEST C: POWER MODE MISMATCH under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using scan tool, select DISPLAY DTCs for RCDLR. If scan tool displays any DTCs, go to next step. If scan tool does not display any DTCs, repair remote keyless entry system by symptom. See POWER DOOR LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS - SEVILLE article.
- If scan tool does not display any DTCs which begin with "U", go to next step. If scan tool displays any DTCs which begin with "U", perform TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If scan tool does not display DTCs B1000 or B1004, go to next step. If scan tool displays DTCs B1000 or B1004, perform appropriate test in accordance with DTC retrieved. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .
- If scan tool displays DTC B1327, repair charging system. See GENERATORS & REGULATORS - SEVILLE article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM. If scan tool does not display DTC B1327, perform appropriate test in accordance with DTC retrieved. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .
CAUTION:
Engine may start during the following step. Turn ignition switch to OFF position as soon as you have observed crank power mode.