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Action

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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 connector at the rear door lock actuator motor.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between rear door lock actuator motor connector cavity A for CKT 294 (TAN) and a known good ground.
  3. Lock all doors at any power door lock switch.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

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  1. Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between rear door lock actuator motor connector cavity B for CKT 295 (GRY) and a known good ground.
  2. Unlock all doors at any power door lock switch.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Disconnect the remote control door lock receiver.
  2. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter between the rear door lock actuator motor connector cavity A for CKT 294 (TAN) and a known good ground.
  3. Test for continunity. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity present?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

7

Replace the rear door lock actuator motor. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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8

Repair the open in CKT 295 (GRY) between S244 and the rear door lock actuator motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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9

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1576 (BLK)/CKT 294 (TAN) between the remote control door lock receiver and the rear door lock actuator motor. 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. Connect a J 36169-A fused jumper wire from B+ to the remote control door lock receiver connector cavity G for CKT 1576 (BLK).
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between rear door lock actuator motor connector cavity A for CKT 294 (TAN) and a known good ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 13

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12

Repair the open in CKT 1576 (BLK)/CKT 294 (TAN) between the remote control door lock receiver and the rear door lock actuator motor. 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