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Conditions for Running the DTC

The message received from remote control door lock transmitter is programmed to the BCM, but did not pass the encryption security test.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The remote control door lock transmitter has been in the synchronization mode or program mode out of range of the BCM. This malfunction could also be caused if the message has an error due to noise from the surrounding environment or the remote control door lock transmitter is defective.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No remote function capability.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

Fault is corrected and DTC memory clearing procedure is completed.

Diagnostic Aids

A possible cause is the remote control door lock transmitter was synchronized out of range of the BCM. To synchronize the transmitter to the BCM, press the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter at the same time for 5 seconds, this will synchronize the BCM with the remote control door lock transmitter.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Enter BCM diagnostic mode.
  2. Reprogram remote control door lock transmitter.

Is reprogramming complete?

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System OK

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Replace remote control door lock transmitter.
  2. Reprogram remote control door lock transmitter and BCM.

Is reprogramming complete?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Replace BCM.
  2. Reprogram remote control door lock transmitter and BCM.

Is reprogramming complete?

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System OK