Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST	ACTION
1	Operate the door locks from both of the door lock switches. Did the door locks respond properly to both of the door lock switches? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Refer to POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE in the Symptom List for the appropriate symptom. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
2	Do you have access to the Miller Special Tool "9001 RF DETECTOR"? No --> Go To 3 Yes --> Go To 7
3	Using a voltmeter, test the Batteries in the RKE Transmitter. Is the voltage above 3.0 volts in each battery? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Replace the Batteries. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
4	With the DRBIII(R) 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 other Transmitters used with this Vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 5
5	Secure a known good Transmitter. Using the DRBIII(R) select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, MISCELLANEOUS then PROGRAM RKE. Follow the instructions on the DRBIII(R) screen. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Try the Door Locks using the Transmitter. Did the Door Locks respond properly to the Transmitter commands ? Yes --> Replace the Transmitter. Program all Transmitters that will be used with this Vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 6 NOTE: When repairs are complete ensure all transmitters used with this vehicle are programmed
6	If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace the Central Timer Module (CTM). Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . NOTE: When repairs are complete, ensure all transmitters used with the vehicle have been programmed.
7	Using the 9001 RF Detector, follow the instructions on the back of the tester and test the transmitter several times. Does the signal strength measure "STRONG"? Yes --> Go To 8 No --> Check and replace the batteries if they are under 3.0 volts each and retest the transmitter. If the batteries are okay, replace the transmitter. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
8	With the DRBIII(R), select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, MISCELLANEOUS, then PROGRAM RKE. Follow the instructions on the screen. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Activate the Door Locks using the RKE Transmitter. Did the door locks respond properly to the RKE transmitter commands? Yes --> Repair complete. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Central Timer Module (CTM). Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . NOTE: When repairs are complete, ensure all transmitters used with the vehicle have been programmed.