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Test A: Keyless Entry System Function Test

  1. Lock and unlock the doors several times using the lock/unlock switch in each door. Do all the doors lock/unlock properly? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TEST E: POWER DOOR LOCK TEST  .
  2. Check keypad illumination using the following method:
    • Depress any button on the keypad.
    • Check that keypad illuminates.
    • Wait until keypad lamp goes out (about 6 seconds), then press the next button.
    • Continue until all buttons have been checked.
    Does the keypad illuminate as each button is checked? If yes, go to next step. If no and keypad does not illuminate for any button, go to TEST C: KEYPAD ILLUMINATION TEST  . If no and one or more buttons do not illuminate keypad, go to TEST D: KEYPAD INPUT TEST  .
  3. Unlock the driver side door from the keypad using the customer's personal code (supplied by customer). Does the left hand (driver side) front door unlock? If yes, go to next step. If no, check the customer's personal code and make sure it is correct, or enter a new code. See PROGRAMMING  . If the door still fails to unlock, go to TEST D: KEYPAD INPUT TEST  .
  4. If more than 6 seconds has elapsed since step  3 (if the keypad lamp has gone out), reenter the customer's personal code. Press the 3/4 button within 6 seconds of entering the code. Do the passenger door (right front) and the sliding door unlock? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TEST D: KEYPAD INPUT TEST  .
  5. If more than 6 seconds has elapsed since step  4 (if the keypad lamp has gone out), reenter the customer's personal code. Press the 5/6 button within 6 seconds of entering the code. Does the liftgate unlock? If yes, go to next step. If no, TEST D: KEYPAD INPUT TEST  .
  6. Unlock all doors using the left front door or right front door lock/unlock switch. Move driver side lock knob to the locked position. All doors should lock. Repeat procedure using driver side key cylinder switch. Does the lock knob/key switch function properly? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 7 of TEST F: POWER DOOR LOCK TEST  .
  7. Take the key out of the ignition switch. Make sure all doors are securely closed. If more than 6 seconds has elapsed since  5 (if the keypad lamp has gone out), reenter the customer's personal code. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously, within 6 seconds of entering the code. Do all the doors lock? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TEST G: ALL DOORS DO NOT LOCK FROM KEYPAD  .
  8. Take the key out of the ignition switch. Make sure all doors are securely closed. Press any button on the keyless entry keypad. Do the interior lamps turn on and does the beeper sound? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TEST E: ILLUMINATED ENTRY/BEEPER TEST  .
    9. NOTE: The customer's personal code should be recorded, and reprogrammed when this test step is finished.
  9. Enter the permanent code on the keypad. Press (in sequence) buttons 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and 1/2 (no more than 6 seconds should elapse between successive presses of the buttons). Is the alternate code accepted? If yes, keyless entry system is okay. If no, replace keyless entry module. See KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE  of REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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