Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE
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| 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 . |
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Ensure there is communication between the SKREEM and the BODY CONTROL MODULE before proceeding. Do you have access to the Miller Special Tool "9001 RF DETECTOR"?No --> Go To 3Yes --> Go To 8 |
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| 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 . |
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| 4 | With the DRBIII®, actuate the door LOCK and then door UNLOCK. Do the door locks operate using the DRBIII? Yes --> Go To 5 No --> Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 5 | With the DRBIII® select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, MONITORS and observe the "FOB #" and "FOB Button". Press the LOCK button and then the UNLOCK button on the Transmitter. Does the DRBIII® display:" UNLOCK", "LOCK" and the "FOB Number"? Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 6 |
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| 6 | With the DRBIII® select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then PROGRAM NEW KEY. Follow instructions on the screen. Exit PROGRAM NEW KEY. 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 7 |
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| 7 | Secure a known good Transmitter. Using the DRBIII® select THEFT ALARM, SKIM then PROGRAM NEW KEY and follow the instructions on the DRBIII® screen. Exit PROGRAM new key. 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 --> Replace the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module in accordance with service information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
NOTE:
When repairs are complete ensure all transmitters used with this vehicle are programmed
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| 8 | 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 9 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 . |
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| 9 | With the DRBIII®, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM then PROGRAM NEW KEY and follow the instructions on the screen. Exit PROGRAM NEW KEY. 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 Sentry Key Remote Entry Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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