NO FOBS DETECTED Message on DIC, No Crank/Start Unless Fob in Center Console Pocket or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button Inoperative (Replace Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Receiver Asm)

This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts Information and include additional information about low battery voltage. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-52-008. (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

This condition may be caused by low vehicle battery voltage. If the battery is not sufficiently charged (above 10 volts), the system will have difficulty detecting the fob. In this case, the RCDLR does not need to be replaced. Charge or replace the battery to eliminate this condition.

Alternately, this condition may be due to the signal from the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) fob/transmitter not being properly detected by the Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Receiver Assembly (RCDLR/Easy Key Module).

Replace the existing RCDLR module with P/N 15779423. Refer to the replacement procedures in this bulletin. In rare cases, the RF signal from an interfering device (radio tower, garage door opener, etc.) may be so strong that the center console's fob/transmitter pocket may still have to be used.

Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Open the rear compartment lid.



2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate (1).
3. Remove the LH and RH rear compartment side trim panel and cargo net retainers
4. Remove the LH (2) and RH (3) rear compartment side trim panels
5. Use J 38778 to remove only the four rearward retainers that secure the rear compartment upper/rear window shelf closeout trim panel (4).
6. Lower the panel.



7. Carefully remove the RCDLR module (5) from the carrier located on the bottom side of the rear window panel.

Important: Do NOT push coaxial connector into module. To remove, squeeze the connector at the center then pull out.

8. Disconnect the module electrical connectors.
9. Remove the existing module from the vehicle.

1. Connect the new Remote Control Door Lock & Theft Deterrent Receiver Assembly (RCDLR), P/N 15779423, to the electrical connectors.



2. Carefully install the RCDLR module (5) to the carrier located on the bottom side of the rear window panel.



3. Raise the rear compartment upper/rear window shelf closeout trim panel (4).
4. Install the four rearward retainers that secure the panel.
5. Install the LH (2) and RH (3) rear compartment side trim panels.
6. Install the LH and RH rear compartment side trim panel and cargo net retainers.
7. Install the rear compartment sill plate (1).
8. Close the rear compartment lid.
9. Perform steps 1-4 of the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Programming and Setup procedure. Refer to Programming and Setup in the Vehicle Control Systems sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document  1459287.

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