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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Inoperative

  1. If RKE diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step. If RKE diagnostic system check was not performed, go to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) DIAGNOSTIC CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS (FIRST DESIGN).
  2. Using vehicle door lock switches, manually operate driver/passenger door locks. If door locks operate properly, go to next step. If door locks do not operate properly, see appropriate POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Place transmission in Park. Depress trunk release switch on vehicle. If trunk lid releases, go to next step. If trunk lid does not release, see appropriate POWER TRUNK & FUEL DOOR RELEASE article.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Close driver/passenger doors. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle, press transmitter LOCK button. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to next step. If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to step  8 .
  5. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle. Depress transmitter UNLOCK button twice. If all doors unlock, go to next step. If all doors do not unlock, go to step  14 .
  6. With transmitter within 10 feet of vehicle, depress fuel door release button on transmitter. If fuel door released, go to next step. If fuel door did not release, go to step  14 .
  7. Ensure transmission is in Park position. Depress TRUNK lid release button on transmitter. If trunk lid released, system okay. If trunk lid did not release, go to step  14 .
  8. Sychronize transmitters. See TRANSMITTER SYCHRONIZATION  under PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Close driver/passenger doors. Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to step  5 . If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to next step.
  9. Program transmitters. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING  under PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Close driver/passenger doors. Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to step  5 . If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to next step.
  10. Using known-good transmitter, program transmitter. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING  under PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Close driver/passenger doors. Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If driver/passenger doors lock, go to next step. If driver/passenger doors do not lock, go to step  13 .
  11. Ensure correct transmitter battery is installed and battery is not weak or run down. If no problem was found, go to next step. If problem was found, go to step  14 .
  12. Replace transmitter battery. Go to step  15 .
  13. Replace RCDLR. See REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Program transmitters to new RCDLR. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING  under PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Go to step  15 .
  14. Replace transmitter. Program transmitters. See TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING  under PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Go to next step.
  15. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Install or connect any components or connectors that were removed or disconnected. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Clear all DTCs. Recheck system operation.
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