Pinpoint Test Q: The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter Is Inoperative (Without Push Button Start)
- Q1 CHECK ALL THE BUTTONS ON THE SUSPECT RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER
- Press each button on the RKE transmitter (twice for the liftgate release).
Do any of the RKE functions operate?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST S
- No : GO to Q2
- Q2 CHECK FOR THE CORRECT RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTERS
- Check that the correct RKE transmitters are used with the vehicle.
Are the correct RKE transmitters present?
- Yes : GO to Q3
- No : The system cannot be tested without the correct RKE transmitters. INFORM the customer the correct RKE transmitters must be present to proceed with diagnosis of the system.
- Q3 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) B1D21:62
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.
Is DTC B1D21:62 present?
- Q4 RESYNCHRONIZE THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER
- Ignition OFF.
- Within close proximity of the vehicle, press any of the buttons 3 consecutive times within 30 seconds.
- Observe the vehicle for audible or visual feedback.
Does the RKE transmitter now function?
- Yes : The system is OK. The concern was cause by a RKE transmitter out of synchronization.
- No : GO to Q6
- Q5 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER
- Ignition OFF.
- Press any button on the functioning RKE transmitter and activate the locks or the liftgate release.
- Within 30 seconds of activating the locks or the liftgate release, press a button on the non-functioning RKE transmitter.
- Observe the vehicle for audible or visual feedback.
Does the RKE transmitter now function?
- Yes : The system is OK. The concern was cause by an RKE transmitter out of synchronization.
- No : GO to Q6
- Q6 CHECK THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER BATTERY
- Open the suspect RKE transmitter. Refer to the Owner's Literature for the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) battery replacement procedure.
- Do not clean off any grease from the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.
- Verify the correct battery is used (CR2032).
- Remove the RKE transmitter battery and measure the voltage.
Is the voltage greater than 2.5 volts?
- Yes : GO to Q7
- No : INSTALL a new battery (make sure the battery is seated correctly). DO NOT reprogram the RKE transmitter (weak or dead batteries do not erase Transmitter Identification Codes (TICs) from memory).
- Q7 PROGRAM THE SUSPECT RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER
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NOTE: Any RKE transmitter not present is erased from the BCM memory during the RKE transmitter programming procedure.
Program the inoperative RKE transmitter.
Refer to: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- Press the lock and then the unlock buttons on the suspect RKE transmitter.
Do the doors lock and then unlock?
- Yes : The system is OK. The concern was caused by an unprogrammed RKE transmitter.
- No : GO to Q8
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- Q8 PROGRAM A KNOWN GOOD RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
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NOTE: Any RKE transmitter not present is erased from the BCM memory during the RKE transmitter programming procedure.
Program a known good RKE transmitter.
Refer to: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- Press the lock and then the unlock buttons on the known good RKE transmitter.
Do the doors lock and then unlock?
- Yes
: REPLACE the suspect RKE
transmitter.
If the suspect RKE transmitter is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT), ERASE and PROGRAM the keys.
Refer to: ERASE ALL KEYS AND KEY PROGRAMMING .
If the suspect RKE transmitter is a key fob, PROGRAM the RKE transmitter.
Refer to: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
- No : GO to Q9
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- Q9 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect all the BCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connectors or terminals-clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins-install new terminals pins
- pushed-out pins-install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect all the BCM connectors and make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
- Yes
: CHECK OASIS
for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB
exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM
.
Refer to: BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) .
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.