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Step

Action

Value(s)

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No

1

Did you review the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System description and operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Have the RKE System Transmitters passed the Transmitter Test?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Transmitter Test

4

  1. Disconnect the remote control door lock receiver.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between remote control door lock receiver connector cavity E for CKT 540 (ORN) and a known good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between remote control door lock receiver connector cavity F for CKT 540 (ORN) and a known good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Repair the open in CKT 540 (ORN) between S228 remote control door lock receiver connector cavity E. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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7

Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between the remote control door lock receiver connector cavity N for CKT 150 (BLK) and B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the open in CKT 540 (ORN) between S228 and remote control door lock receiver connector cavity F. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the remote control door lock receiver and grounds G200/G201. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Receiver Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3