Pinpoint Test J: An Individual Button/Feature Is Inoperative From The RKE Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The panic feature only operates when the key is in the OFF or LOCK position.
- J1 VERIFY THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION
- Press the lock and unlock button on the driver door lock control switch while observing the door lock operation.
Do the door locks operate correctly?
- Yes : GO to J2.
- No : CHECK the symptom(s) and GO to SYMPTOM CHART - ELECTRICAL .
- J2 VERIFY THE HORN OPERATION
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: BCM DataLogger.
- Select the BCM PID (HORN) and active command the horn on.
Does the horn sound when commanded on?
- J3 VERIFY THE HAZARD LAMP OPERATION
- Place the hazard switch in the ON position.
Do the hazard lamps operate correctly?
- Yes
: For a concern with a power liftgate, GO to J4.
For a concern with the factory equipped remote start, GO to J5.
For vehicles with a manual liftgate and without remote start, REPLACE the inoperative IKT and PROGRAM the IKT individually or PROGRAM all the IKTs . REFER to ANTI THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) for the programming procedures. If all the IKTs are to be programmed, INFORM the customer that any IKTs not present need to be programmed. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- J4 VERIFY THE LIFTGATE RELEASE OPERATION
- Press the liftgate release button on the liftgate.
Does the liftgate open?
- Yes : REPLACE the inoperative IKT and PROGRAM the IKT individually or PROGRAM all the IKTs . REFER to ANTI THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) for the programming procedures. If all the IKTs are to be programmed, INFORM the customer that any IKTs not present need to be programmed. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
- J5 VERIFY THE REMOTE START BUTTON
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: BCM DataLogger.
- Select the BCM PID (LST_RKE_xMTR) while pressing the remote start button on an IKT .
Does the PID indicate the remote start button is being pressed?
- Yes : REFER to STARTING SYSTEM .
- No : REPLACE the inoperative IKT and PROGRAM the new IKT individually or PROGRAM all the IKTs . REFER to ANTI THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) for the programming procedures. If all the IKTs are to be programmed, INFORM the customer that any IKTs not present need to be programmed. TEST the system for normal operation.