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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Symptom Troubleshooting - The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the remote is pressed

The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the remote is pressed 

NOTE:  Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the indicated DTC first.

  1. Determine possible failure area (MICU, others)

    -1. Press the PANIC button.

    Do the horns sound?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Horn operation check

    -1. Press the horn button.

    Do the horns sound?

    YES 

    Replace the remote, then register the new remote .

    NO 

    Check the horn circuit.

  3. MICU check

    -1. Turn the headlight switch ON.

    Do the headlights come on?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

    NO 

    Check the lighting circuit. Do the MICU input test .