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Diagnostic Test

  1. LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION 
    NOTE: For all RKE tests, the key must be out of the ignition.

    Does the Lock/Unlock function with the interior door switches?

    Yes 

    • Go to step  2.

    No 

  2. RKE FUNCTION AT 20 FEET 

    Does the RKE Function at 20 feet?

    Yes 

    • Go to step  3.

    No 

    • Go to step  4.
  3. RKE FUNCTION AT 100 FEET 

    Does the RKE Function at 100 feet?

    Yes 

    • Test complete.

    No 

    • Replace the antenna in accordance with the Service Information.
  4. WCM/WIN DTCS 

    Does the WCM/WIN display any DTCs?

    Yes 

    No 

    • Go to step  5.
  5. RKE FUNCTION INSIDE VEHICLE 
    1. Sit inside the vehicle.
    2. Push the Key Fob RKE Lock/Unlock buttons.

      Does the RKE Lock/Unlock work?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6.

      No 

      • Go to step  9.
  6. ANTENNA COAX CABLE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED 
    1. Pull on the Antenna COAX cable connector at the WCM/WIN.

      Did the connector come off without releasing the lock tab (not properly seated)?

      Yes 

      • Connect Antenna
      • Go to step  2.

      No 

      • Go to step  7.
  7. VERIFY COAX CONNECTION AT WCM/WIN 
    1. Pull Antenna connector off WCM/WIN. Verify no bent pins.

      Are there any bent pins?

      Yes 

      • Replace antenna.
      • Go to step  2.

      No 

      • Go to step  8.
  8. PINCHED WIRE 
    1. Inspect the ANTENNA Lead COAX Cable for a pinched wire.

      Has the COAX cable been pinched or damaged?

      Yes 

      • Replace antenna.
      • Go to step  2.

      No 

  9. RKE FUNCTION INSIDE VEHICLE 
    1. Disconnect the Antenna COAX Cable lead connector to WCM/WIN.
    2. Sit inside the vehicle. Push the RKE Key Fob Lock/Unlock buttons.

      Does the RKE Lock/Unlock work?

      Yes 

      • Replace the antenna.

      No 

      • Go to step  10.
  10. CHECK FOR 12 VOLTS AT WCM/WIN 
    1. Connect the Antenna Lead to WCM/WIN.
    2. Disconnect the WCM/WIN harness connector.
    3. Using the appropriate wiring diagrams, check for Fused B+ at the WCM/WIN harness connector.

      Is Fused B+ present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Repair the appropriate circuits.