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Step

Action

Value(s)

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No

1

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

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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

  1. Disconnect the power door lock control module.
  2. Connect an J 35616-200 unpowered test lamp between power door lock control module connector cavity D for the WHT (194) wire and a known good ground.
  3. Observe test lamp without activating any door lock switches.

Is the test lamp lit?

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Go to Step 5

4

Repair short to B+ in the WHT (194) wire. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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5

  1. Disconnect the power door lock control module.
  2. Connect an unpowered test lamp between power door lock control module connector cavity D for the WHT (194) wire and a known good ground.
  3. Unlock all doors from any power door lock switch.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

6

Replace the power door lock control module.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the open in CKT 194 (WHT) between splice S242 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 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3