The Keyless Entry Antenna-Left Is located in the left hand B-pillar area and is used as a short range Low Frequency (LF) transmitter. As a vehicle with locked doors is approached with a Key Fob and the exterior door handle switch is pressed, the Keyless Entry Antenna transmitter broadcasts a challenge to the Key Fob in an approximately 1 meter range. If the response from the Key Fob via radio frequency (RF) is valid, the locked door will be passively unlocked/unlatched and allow the door to be opened.
The Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) will set this DTC during antenna activation if the Keyless Entry Antenna-Left is Open, shorted to battery or shorted to ground and an authentication occurs. The (RCDLR) can only set a DTC when it is the vehicle system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
The Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) will set and store a DTC B3119.
• | The Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) no longer detects a open, short to power or short to ground on the antenna circuit. |
• | The use of a scan tool. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Verifies that DTC B3119 is a current DTC.
Testing for power and ground to the Keyless Entry Antenna.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Keyless Entry Schematics Connector End View Reference: Keyless Entry Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
Important: To achieve service by pass mode (key ON engine OFF) A programmed Key Fob must be detected within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Does the scan tool display DTC B3119 as a current DTC? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | |
Important: The voltage signal sent by the RCDLR to the passive antenna is a AC voltage signal. The DMM must be set on AC voltage setting to record the voltage pulse to the passive antenna. Important: Use a DMM to record the voltage pulse using the MIN MAX setting to capture the AC voltage pulse to the passive antenna. Important: The exterior door pad must be pressed to produce the voltage pulse to the passive antenna.
Was an AC voltage signal captured on the DMM? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 | |
4 | Test both the Keyless Entry Antenna power and ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the Keyless Entry Antenna-Left. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the Keyless Entry Antenna power circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
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Important: When replacing the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) refer to Programming Theft Deterrent System Components in Theft Deterrent. Replace the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) . Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
9 | Test both the Keyless Entry Antenna power and ground circuit for a short to power. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
10 | Replace the Keyless Entry Antenna-Left. Refer to Ignition Lock Key Transmitter Antenna Replacement - Left Side . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
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Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 3 | System OK |