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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

2

Important: Inspect that the keyless entry transmitter is the correct model for the vehicle remote system. A wrong model transmitter will not activate the vehicle remote system.

Press each button of the transmitter one at a time.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Lock and unlock the door locks using the controls inside the vehicle.

Do the locks operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems in Doors

4

  1. Perform the transmitter synchronization procedure. Refer to Transmitter Synchronization .
  2. Press each button of the transmitter one at a time.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Reprogram the transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Programming
  2. Press each button of the transmitter one at a time.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Install a scan tool. Select BCM, Data Display, Door Locks, and monitor the remote lock, unlock, and panic command parameters.
  2. Press each button of the transmitter one at a time.

Does the appropriate scan tool parameter indicate Yes after each button is pressed?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Important: the transmitter programming procedure must be performed whenever a transmitter is replaced. Refer to Transmitter Programming

  1. Replace the transmitter.
  2. Press each button of the transmitter one at a time.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Important: When replacing the BCM, perform the BCM programming procedure. Also program all transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3