The LOW battery detection is handled inside the transmitter. The transmitter sends a battery condition signal to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) when the transmitter buttons are pressed.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B3109 Keyless Entry Transmitter (Single or 1) Low Battery
This code shall be set after 3 consecutive low battery signals from the same programmed transmitter.
This code is cleared as current when a normal transmitter voltage signal is received from any programmed transmitter.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step identifies the key fob # (transmitter) with a low battery signal.
This step verifies that the battery replacement corrected the fault.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Keyless Entry Schematics Connector End View Reference: Keyless Entry Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B3109 is current? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
Did you complete the batteries replacement? | Go to Step 4 | -- | |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 5 | System OK | |
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the battery connections of the transmitters that set the DTC. Did you find and correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 6 |
6 |
Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 8 | System OK |
8 | Replace the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | System OK | -- |