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Panic Button Inoperative On Transmitter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1998 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Depress horn pad on steering wheel. If horn sounds, go to next step. If horn does not sound, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
  2. Check exterior lighting. If exterior lighting functions properly, go to next step. If exterior lighting does not function properly, see appropriate wiring diagram in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
  3. Synchronize transmitters. See RESYNCHRONIZING TRANSMITTERS  under PROGRAMMING - PROCEDURES. Depress PANIC button on transmitter. If panic function actuates, system okay. Verify system operation. If panic function does not actuate, go to next step.
  4. Using vehicles second transmitter, depress PANIC button. If panic function actuates, go to step 5). If panic function does not actuate, go to step 6).
  5. Replace faulty transmitter. Depress PANIC button on transmitter. If panic function actuates, system is okay. Verify system operation. If panic function does not actuate, go to next step.
  6. Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
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