Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - RKE HORN CHIRP INOPERATIVE
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| 1 | With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Are there any RKE related codes present? Yes --> Perform appropriate test for problems related to POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Do you have access to the Miller Special Tool "9001 RF DETECTOR"? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Go To 5 |
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| 3 | Using the 9001 RF Detector, follow the instructions on the back of the tester and test the transmitter several times. Does the signal strength display "STRONG"? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Replace the transmitter. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | With the DRBIII® select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, MISCELLANEOUS, then PROGRAM RKE. Follow instructions on the screen. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Try the Door Locks using the Transmitter. Did the Door Locks respond properly to the Transmitter commands ? Yes --> Repair complete. Using the DRBIII®, program all other Transmitters used with this Vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module and reprogram all transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 5 | Secure a known good transmitter from another JR or LH vehicle. With the DRBIII, enter BODY, BODY COMPUTER, MISCELLANEOUS then PROGRAM RKE and follow the instructions to program the substitute transmitter.
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If the RKE module will not go into programming mode, replace the RKE module and continue testing. With the DRBIII, enter BODY, BODY COMPUTER, MISCELLANEOUS then RKE FOB TEST and follow the instructions on the DRB. Did the substitute RKE Transmitter respond correctly? No --> Replace the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module and reprogram all vehicle transmitters following the instructions on the DRBIII. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . Yes --> Replace the RKE transmitter and reprogram all others used with this vehicle.. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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