Remote Start System - Antenna Diagnostic Chart

NUMBER: 08-003-07

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: January 27, 2007

SUBJECT:
Remote Start System - Diagnostic Chart For Antenna

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves a diagnostic chart that may be used to aid the technician with the diagnosis of the antenna on an originally equipped (factory installed) remote start system.

MODELS:

2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (1500/2500/3500)

2006-2007 (HB/HG) Durango/Aspen

2007 (JS) Sebring/Avenger

2007 (KA) Nitro

2007 (ND) Dakota

2007 (WK) Grand Cherokee

2007 (XK) Commander

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles with an original equipment Remote Start system (sales code XBM).

DISCUSSION:





The customer may notice that the signal range of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is reduced. The RKE key fob may need to be closer than 3 meters (10 feet) before the functions available on the key fob will operate. This condition may be due to the RKE antenna. The diagnostic flow chart is provide as a diagnostic aid for dealer technician (Fig. 1).

POLICY:
Information Only

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.