Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
Perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit/System Description
The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry will unlock/unlatch the vehicle doors or open the rear gate when a corresponding button on the key fob is pressed. This is accomplished by the key fob sending a radio frequency to the
remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). The signal is received by the RCDLR via an internal antenna located within the RCDLR. The RCDLR interprets the signal and activates the requested function via a message over the GMLAN serial data line. A low transmitter
battery or radio frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices such as 2-way radios, power inverters, cellular phone chargers, computers, etc. may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas, such as gas stations which use pay-at-the-pump RF transponders,
may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction.
Diagnostic Aids
For the
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Keyless Entry Tester, inspect the keyless entry transmitter part number to determine that it is the correct model for the vehicle. A wrong model transmitter may pass the test, but it
will not activate the vehicle remote system.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Remote Function Schematics
Description and Operation
Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Scan Tool Data List
Circuit/System Verification
Attempt to program the keyless entry transmitter, refer to
Transmitter Programming
. The transmitter should program.
Circuit/System Testing
- Verify that the transmitter is the correct transmitter for the vehicle.
⇒ | If not the correct transmitter, replace the transmitter. |
- Verify the scan tool FOB Programmed parameter is Yes.
⇒ | If not Yes, program the transmitter. |
- Place the transmitter on the test pad of the
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and press each button of the transmitter one at a time. The tester should sound a tone and illuminate a green light when each button is pressed.
⇒ | If one or more buttons does not sound the tone and illuminate the green light, replace the transmitter battery and retest with the
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. If the condition continues after battery replacement,
replace the transmitter. |
- Attempt to program the transmitter, refer to . The transmitter should program.
⇒ | If the transmitter does not program, replace the RCDLR. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.