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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B310D 00: Keyless Entry Transmitter 6 Low Battery

DTC B310E 00: Keyless Entry Transmitter 7 Low Battery

DTC B310F 00: Keyless Entry Transmitter 8 Low Battery

Circuit/System Description

With RPO ATG

With each press of a keyless entry transmitter button, a message containing the current battery state of the transmitter is sent to the body control module (BCM) along with the commanded keyless entry function.

With RPO ATS

When starting the vehicle, a message containing the current battery state of the transmitter is sent to the body control module (BCM).

Conditions for Running the DTC

With RPO ATG

A keyless transmitter button is pressed.

With RPO ATS

Ignition ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC sets after 3 consecutive low battery signals from the same programmed transmitter.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The keyless entry system is inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC is cleared when a normal transmitter voltage signal is received from the programmed transmitter that set the DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Remote Function Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify none of the following DTCs are set:

    • DTC B310D
    • DTC B310E
    • DTC B310F
If any of the DTCs are set, replace the battery in the appropriate keyless entry transmitter. Operate the transmitter 3 consecutive times. If the DTC resets, replace the keyless entry transmitter.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Transmitter Programming