SIR System
This vehicle is equipped with supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system.
Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
The remote keyless entry (RKE/Security System) is a subsystem of the body control
module (BCM). This system has components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
ESD can damage many solid state components. Not all components that are susceptible
to damage from ESD are labeled with the ESD precautionary symbol. Exercise caution
when handling all solid state electrical components.
Avoid damaging the solid state components by taking the following precautions:
| • | Discharge personal electricity by touching a metal ground point after
sliding across the vehicle seat, sitting, rising or walking. |
| • | Do not touch the exposed electrical terminals on a component with your
fingertip or a tool. The connector that you are checking may be tied into a circuit
that is susceptible to damage by ESD. |
| • | Do not allow a screwdriver or a similar tool to contact the exposed terminals
when disconnecting a connector. |
| • | Do not remove the protective packaging of the solid state component until
you are ready to install the solid state component. |
| • | Unless specified in a particular diagnostic procedure, avoid jumping components
or connectors, grounding components or connectors or using test equipment probes
on components or connectors. |
| • | When a diagnosis requires the use of test equipment probes, connect the
ground lead first. |
| • | Touch the solid state component's package to a ground before opening the
package. |
| • | Do not lay the solid state component on a metal workbench or on top of
an electrically operating appliance or piece of equipment. |
| • | Do not drop the solid state component. |
Visual/Physical Inspection
One of the most important checks, prior to performing any diagnostic activity,
is a careful visual inspection of complaint related wiring and components. This
can often lead to fixing a malfunction without any further steps. Inspect the battery
charge level (green eye) to ensure the battery is not discharged. Inspect for blown
fuses. Inspect all related vacuum and electrical circuits for pinches, cuts or disconnects.
A good visual inspection is very important.
General Service
The diagnostic flow charts contained in this manual are used to find and repair
malfunctions which the self-diagnostics of the module have found. If a diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) is a history DTC, the malfunction may be intermittent. Try wiggling
the wiring and the connectors as this can often cause the malfunction to appear. It
is not recommended to replace the modules based on history codes.
It is recommended to use a Scan tool in performing system diagnostics. The Scan
tool displays will assist in diagnosing RKE/security system related malfunctions.
The diagnostic flow charts in this section rely on data from a Scan tool to make
repair decisions.
