Pinpoint Test I: The Illuminated Entry Is Inoperative When Using The Remote Transmitter/Keypad

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

I1 CHECK THE DOOR LOCKS
- Using the RKE transmitter or remote keypad, lock and unlock the doors.
- Do the locks operate correctly using the RKE transmitter or remote keypad?
Yes: GO to I2.

No: REFER to PINPOINT TEST F: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER to continue diagnosis of the RKE system.
I2 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS
- Open the driver door.
- Do the interior lamps illuminate?
Yes: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, GO to I3.

If the vehicle is not equipped with autolamps, GO to I4.

No: REFER to PINPOINT TEST L: THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) KEYPAD ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE to continue diagnosis of the keyless entry keypad system.
I3 CHECK THE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM
- Key in ON position.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
- Apply a light source to the light sensor for 10 seconds, then cover the light sensor and wait 10 seconds.
- Are the exterior lamps off with the light applied and on when the light sensor is covered?
Yes: GO to I4.

No: REFER to AUTOLAMPS to continue diagnosis of the autolamp system.
I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all SJB connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes: INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.

No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.