Pinpoint Test J: The Illuminated Entry Is Inoperative When Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter/Keypad

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

J1 CHECK FOR CORRECT RKE OPERATION
- Using the RKE transmitter, lock and unlock the doors.
- Do the doors lock and unlock?
1. YES : Go to J2.
2. NO : REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
J2 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.