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Symptom Chart

NOTE:
  • Always check keyfob battery before replacing keyfob.
  • The panic alarm operation and trunk lid opener operation of remote keyless entry system do not activate with the ignition key inserted in the ignition key cylinder.
  • Use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241 (follow instructions on tester) to check operation of keyfob before replacing keyfob.
PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Symptom Diagnoses/service procedure
All function of remote keyless entry system do not operate. 1. Keyfob battery and function check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241)
2. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID Code Entry Procedure.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT-II is OK, Keyfob is not malfunctioning.
The new ID of keyfob cannot be entered. 1. Keyfob battery and function check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241)
2. Key switch (insert) check
3. Door switch check
4. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID Code Entry Procedure.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT-II is OK, Keyfob is not malfunctioning.
Door lock or unlock does not function.
(If the power door lock system does not operate manually, check power door lock system. Refer to , "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ".)
1. Keyfob battery and function check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241)
2. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID Code Entry Procedure.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT-II is OK, Keyfob is not malfunctioning.
Hazard and horn reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. 1. Hazard reminder check
2. Horn reminder check
3. Door switch check
4. Replace BCM.
Room lamp, ignition illumination and step lamp operation do not activate properly. 1. Room lamp operation check
2. Ignition illumination operation check
3. Step lamp operation check
4. Door switch check
Panic alarm (horn and headlamp) does not activate when panic alarm button is continuously pressed. 1. Keyfob battery and function check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241)
2. Vehicle security operation check.
Refer to Vehicle security system.
3. Key switch (insert) check
4. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID Code Entry Procedure.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT-II is OK, Keyfob is not malfunctioning.
Trunk lid does not open when trunk opener button is continuously pressed. 1. Keyfob battery and function check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241)
2. Trunk release solenoid check
3. Key switch (insert) check
4. Replace BCM.