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Test D: Locks Inoperative From Remote Transmitter

NOTE: All transmitter that are to be used with this system are required to perform this test.
  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) to Data Link Connector (DLC). Perform On-Demand Self-Test for Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) module. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If no DTCs were retrieved, go to next step. If DTC B2425 was retrieved, go to step 9). If any other DTCs were retrieved, perform appropriate test. See SYSTEM TESTING  .
  2. While standing within 10 yards/meters of vehicle, press each button on remote keyless entry transmitter. If there is an appropriate response for each button, system is operating properly. If there is not an appropriate response for any button, go to next step.
    NOTE: When using New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500), TRANSMITTER TIC/DATA screen will indicate Transmitter Identification Codes (TIC). These eight-digit letter/number codes (TIC 1 and TIC 2) are stored codes for transmitters No. 1 and 2.
  3. Using NGS tester, enter RAP, FUNCTION TESTING, TRANSMITTER TIC/DATA. Record any Transmitter Identification Codes (TICs) stored in RAP module. If at least 2 TICs are displayed (TIC1 and TIC2), go to next step. If less than 2 TICs are stored, program all transmitters (at least 2) to be used with system and repeat step 2). See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING.
  4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. IMMEDIATELY (within 3-4 seconds) press UNLOCK button on remote keyless entry transmitter No. 1. NGS tester will display TIC and data for which transmitter button has been pressed. If 8-digit TIC is displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and UNLOCK is displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, transmitter No. 1 and RAP module are okay. Go to step 7). If 8-digit TIC is not displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and/or UNLOCK is not displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, go to next step.
  5. Repeat steps 3) and 4) for transmitter No. 2. If 8-digit TIC is displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and UNLOCK is displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, go to next step. If 8-digit TIC is not displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and/or UNLOCK is not displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, go to step 8).
  6. Switch batteries between remote keyless entry transmitters No. 1 and 2. Repeat steps 3) and 4) for transmitter No. 1. If 8-digit TIC is displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and UNLOCK is displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, install new batteries in transmitter No. 1. Reinstall original batteries in transmitter No. 2. Retest system. If 8-digit TIC is not displayed under LAST TIC RECEIVED and/or UNLOCK is not displayed under LAST DATA RECEIVED, replace faulty transmitter.
  7. Observe TIC/DATA. If TIC under LAST TIC RECEIVED matches TIC1 or TIC2, go to next step. If TIC under LAST TIC RECEIVED does not match TIC1 or TIC2, program all transmitters (at least 2) to be used with system and repeat step 2). See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING.
  8. Observe TIC/DATA. Press each button of remote keyless entry transmitter. Repeat procedure for all transmitters being used. If all buttons create the proper LAST DATA RECEIVED display on NGS tester, system is operating properly. If all buttons do not create the proper LAST DATA RECEIVED display on NGS tester, program all transmitters (at least 2) to be used with system and repeat step 2). See REMOTE TRANSMITTER  under PROGRAMMING.
  9. Press any button on remote transmitter in question 4 times consecutively. If system does not respond properly, go to next step. If system responds properly, clear DTCs from RAP module and retest system.
  10. Repeat step 9) for all remote transmitters. If any remote transmitter does not operate properly, reprogram all remote transmitters and go to step 2). If all remote transmitter operate properly, system is okay at this time. Check for poor and/or corroded connections.
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