Remote Keyless Entry Problem
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon, 2002 Dodge Ram Van, 2001 Dodge Ram Wagon, and 2001 Dodge Ram Van. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This testing only applies to models with vehicle theft security system.
NOTE:
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST
under VERIFICATION TESTS after each repair.
Possible Causes:
- RKE Transmitter Battery Voltage Low
- RKE Transmitter Not Programmed
- RKE Transmitter Defective
- CTM RKE Inoperative
Testing
- Using a DVOM, measure voltage of RKE transmitter batteries. If voltage is more than 3 volts on both batteries, go to next step. If voltage is less than 3 volts on either battery, replace batteries as needed.
- Using scan tool, program RKE transmitter. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Using RKE transmitter, attempt to lock doors. If door locks do not respond properly, go to next step. If door locks respond properly, test is complete. Program other RKE transmitters to be used with vehicle.
- Obtain a known-good RKE transmitter. Program known-good RKE transmitter. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Using known-good RKE transmitter, attempt to LOCK doors. If door locks respond properly, replace original RKE transmitter and program vehicle's other RKE transmitters. If door locks do not respond properly, replace Central Timer Module (CTM), and program all RKE transmitters used on this vehicle. See CENTRAL TIMER MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.