GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Does the power door lock/unlock function operate properly?

--

Go to Step  2

Go to Power Door Locks System Check

2

Reprogram the RKE module. Refer to Transmitter Programming in Keyless Entry.

Does the RKE system respond properly?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

Go to Step  3

3

  1. Disconnect the remote control door lock receiver connector which is located behind the LH instrument panel, above junction block 1. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.
  2. Test for a short to ground using a J 39200 between terminal 8 of the RKE module connector and ground.

Does the wire have a short to ground?

--

Go to Step  4

Go to Step  5

4

Repair the short between terminal 8 of the RKE module connector and terminal 11 of connector C5 of the fuse and relay block 1. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Connect the J 35616-200 between terminal 13 of the connector and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

--

Go to Step  7

Go to Step  6

6

Repair the open between terminal 13 of the RKE module connector and terminal 2 of connector C4 of the junction block 2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--

7

Test for a short using a J 39200 between terminal 1 of the connector and ground.

Does a short exist between terminal 1 of the connector and ground?

--

Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

8

Repair the short between terminal 1 of the RKE module connector and G200. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--

9

  1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
  2. Test for a short to ground using a J 39200 between terminal 10 of the connector and ground.

Does a short to ground exist between terminal 10 and ground?

--

Go to Step  10

Go to Step  11

10

Repair the short to ground between terminal 10 of the RKE module connector and G204. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--

11

Test for an open using a J 39200 between terminal  14 of the RKE module connector and SP261. Does an open exist?

--

Go to Step  12

Go to Step  13

12

Repair the open between terminal 14 of the RKE module connector and SP261. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--

13

Replace the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Remote Keyless Entry System Check

--