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Conditions for Setting the DTC

The signal was received by the BCM from a remote control door lock transmitter that is programmed to the BCM. The message did not pass the sumcheck security test.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

All of the remote control door lock transmitter functions do not operate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC 43 is set when all of the following conditions occur:

    • The BCM is in the diagnostic mode.
    • Any button on the remote control door lock transmitter is pressed.
    • The transmitter signal does not pass the sumcheck security test.

DTC 43 is automatically cleared after it is displayed. Any button on the remote control door lock transmitter must be pressed again to display DTC 43 again.

Diagnostic Aids

If DTC 43 is set, the remote control door lock transmitter is out of synchronization with the BCM. This can be caused by any of the following conditions:

    • The transmitter buttons were pressed more than 256 times while out of range of the BCM.
    • The transmitter buttons were pressed more than 10 times while out of the range of the BCM immediately after the transmitter battery was replaced.
    • The transmitter signal encountered noise from the surrounding environment.
    • The transmitter was defective.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

2

  1. Enter the BCM Diagnostic mode. Refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features in Body Control System.
  2. Press any button on the keyless entry transmitter.

Is code 44 present?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Attempt to operate all of the remote functions using the transmitter.

Do all of the transmitter functions operate properly?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Keyless Entry System Inoperative

4

Important: Perform the programming procedure when replacing the body control module (BCM).

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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System OK

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