Pinpoint Test K: No Key Detected Is Displayed In The Message Center
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- 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
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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.
- K2 CHECK THE RKE TRANSMITTER OPERATION
- Press the lock and unlock RKE transmitter buttons on an IA key.
Do the doors lock and unlock?
- Yes : GO to K3 .
- No : REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS to diagnose the RKE .
- 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?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
- No : GO to K4 .
- 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 .
- 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.
- K6 CHECK THE IA KEY PROGRAMMING
- Program the IA keys. Refer to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT .
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.