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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

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

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

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

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Test for a short to ground in CKT 294. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is a short to ground present?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

6

Replace the right front door lock actuator motor. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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7

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Repair the short to ground in CKT 294 (TAN) between the remote control door lock receiver connector cavity H and the right front door lock actuator motor connector cavity A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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9

  1. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter between the right front door lock actuator motor connector cavity A for CKT 294 (TAN) and the power door lock relay connector cavity B.
  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 11

10

Replace the power door lock relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Repair the open in CKT 294 (TAN) between the remote control door lock receiver connector cavity H and the right front door lock actuator motor connector cavity A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3