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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 the remote control door lock receiver connector cavity E for the CKT 540 (ORN) wire and a known good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 540 (ORN) wire between splice S228 and the 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 13

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6

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

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 540 (ORN) wire between the S228 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 13

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8

  1. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter between the RKE receiver connector cavity N for the CKT 150 (BLK) wire and a known good ground.
  2. Test for continunity. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 150 (BLK) wire between the remote control door lock receiver and S206. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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10

  1. Disconnect the power door lock control module connector.
  2. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter between the RKE connector cavity R for the CKT 195 (LT BLU) and the power door lock control module connector cavity C.
  3. Test for continunity. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Replace RKE receiver. Refer to Receiver Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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12

Locate and repair the open in the CKT 195 (LT BLU) between the RKE receiver and the power door lock control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3