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Pinpoint Test K: No Key Detected Is Displayed In The Message Center

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  1. K1 CHECK FOR RFA MODULE DTCs 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the RFA  module self-test.

    Are any DTCs present? 

    • Yes  : DIAGNOSE the RFA  module DTCs. REFER to RFA MODULE DTC CHART .
    • No  : If the concern is still present, GO to K2  .

      If concern is no longer present, the system is operating normally at this time. The concern may have been caused due to an intermittent fault condition.

  2. K2 CHECK THE RKE TRANSMITTER OPERATION 
    • Press the lock and unlock RKE  transmitter buttons on an IA  key.

    Do the doors lock and unlock? 

  3. K3 CHECK THE IA KEY LOCATION 
    • Place the IA  key in several locations within the vehicle and attempt to start the vehicle

    Does the vehicle start with the IA key in certain areas only? 

  4. K4 CHECK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTERFERENCE 
    • Check for the use of any charger or other wireless device that can cause interference with the IA  key. If any device is found, remove the device and attempt to start the engine.

    Does the engine start? 

    • Yes  : INFORM the customer of the cause of the concern and the normal operation of the vehicle.
    • No  : GO to K5  .
  5. K5 CHECK THE IA KEY BATTERY 
    • Place the IA  key in the backup slot and press the start/stop switch.

    Is NO KEY DETECTED displayed? 

    • Yes  : GO to K6  .
    • No  : INSTALL a new battery. DO NOT reprogram the IA  key (damaged or dead batteries do not erase IA  keys from memory). TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. K6 CHECK THE IA KEY PROGRAMMING 

    Do the IA keys successfully program? 

    • Yes  : The concern was caused by an unprogrammed IA  key.
    • No  : DISCARD the key in question and PROGRAM a new IA  key. REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.