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RKE Unable To Enter Program Mode

Monitored & Set Condition

  1. When Monitored: While attempting to program RKE.
  2. Set Condition: Lack of response from the RKE module while attempting to put it in program mode.

Possible Causes:

Testing

  1. Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII(R), erase DTC's. With the DRBIII(R), attempt to enter RKE PROGRAM mode. With the DRBIII(R), read DTC's. Does the DRBIII(R) display RKE UNABLE TO ENTER PROGRAM MODE? If yes, go to next step. If no, problem is intermittent and not present at this time. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  .
  2. NOTE: This DTC will only set when attempting to enter the program RKE mode.
  3. Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module. With the DRBIII(R), Clear DTC's With the DRBIII(R), attempt to enter the RKE program mode. With the DRBIII(R), check DTC's. Did this DTC reset? If yes, replace the Body Control Module. See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)  in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, the original RKE module was defective. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  .