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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Keyless Entry Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

2

  1. Remove the key from the ignition key lock cylinder.
  2. Close all of the vehicle doors.
  3. Observe the door locks and press the following buttons on the driver door switch:
  4. • The LOCK button
    • The UNLOCK button
  5. Observe the door locks and press the following buttons on the passenger door switch:
  6. • The LOCK button
    • The UNLOCK button

Do all of the doors lock and unlock with either door lock switch?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Power Door Locks System Check in Doors

3

Complete the following steps in order to resynchronize the transmitter:

  1. Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 7 seconds , one transmitter at a time.
  2. Verify that the key is removed from the ignition cylinder lock.
  3. Close all of the vehicle doors.
  4. Observe the door locks and press the LOCK button 1 time.
  5. Observe the door locks and press the UNLOCK button 2 times.
  6. Observe the rear compartment lid and press the REAR COMPARTMENT button 1 time.
  7. Observe the headlamps and the horn and press the ALARM button.

Does the keyless entry system operate the door lock, the rear compartment lid and the alarm?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the transmitter batteries. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement .
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage on each of the transmitter batteries.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

3-3.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

5

  1. Reprogram all of the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .
  2. Verify that the key is removed from the ignition cylinder lock.
  3. Close all of the vehicle doors.
  4. Observe the door locks and press the LOCK button 1 time.
  5. Observe the door locks and press the UNLOCK button 2 times.
  6. Observe the rear compartment lid and press the REAR COMPARTMENT button 1 time, while observing the rear compartment lid.
  7. Observe the headlamps and the horn and press the ALARM button.

Does the keyless entry system operate the door lock, the rear compartment lid and the alarm?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Program an operational transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Programming .
  2. Ensure that the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder lock.
  3. Close all of the vehicle doors.
  4. Observe the door locks and press the LOCK button 1 time.
  5. Observe the door locks and press the UNLOCK button 2 times.
  6. Observe the rear compartment lid and press the REAR COMPARTMENT button 1 time.
  7. Observe the headlamps and the horn and press the ALARM button.

Does the keyless entry system operate the door lock, the rear compartment lid and the alarm?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7

Does the radio work?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

  1. Disconnect the remote control lock receiver (RCDLR).
  2. Use a test light in order to connect between the RCDLR harness connector terminals A and C.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect the 15A fuse that is inserted into cavities E1 and E2.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 14

10

Repair the short to ground in CKT 640.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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11

Use a test light in order to connect between the RCDLR harness connector terminal C and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

12

Replace the transmitter batteries. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 3

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13

  1. Replace the malfunctioning transmitter.
  2. Program all the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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14

Repair a poor connection or open in circuit 640 between the fuse block and S202.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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15

  1. Inspect for poor connector terminal contact at the RCDLR.
  2. If the terminal contact is OK, replace the RCDLR. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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16

Repair the poor connection or the open in circuit 1550.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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17

Repair the poor connection or the open in circuit 640.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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18

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Reconnect all of the connectors.
  3. Install all of the components that were removed.

Have all the repairs been made?

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Go to the Remote Keyless Entry System Check

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19

Ensure that the keyless entry system is operational. Refer to Keyless Entry System Operation .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 18

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