Remote Keyless Entry/Lack Of Range - Antenna/Module (08-45-98)

Publication date: 1998-11-06
Reference number: 08-45-98

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY/LACK OF RANGE - ANTENNA/MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-45-98, Date of Issue: November 6, 1998

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - LACK OF RANGE

Model(s): 1998-99 Chrysler (LH) Concorde, LHS, 300M

1998-99 Dodge (LH) Intrepid

Group: Electrical

Bulletin Number: 08-45-98

Date: November 6, 1998

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built before November 1, 1998 (MDH 1101XX). Vehicles built before March 9, 1998 (MDH 0309XX) should be updated to a non-rolling Code rke System as described in Technical Service Bulletin 08-15-98 .

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Lack of range using Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). RKE functions only within 5-10 feet of vehicle. Specified range should be approximately 40 feet as measured from the center of the vehicle.

DIAGNOSIS

Verify that RKE functions, within 5-10 feet of vehicle. Operate the RKE transmitter while approximately 30 feet from the vehicle, if RKE DOES NOT operate perform the REPAIR PROCEDURE .

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.
05014753AA	Antenna, RKE	1
04602269AA	Module, RKE Receiver	AR 1

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This bulletin involves inspecting the RKE receiver module and installing an RKE antenna overlay.

Remove driver's side instrument panel end cap.
Disengage clips attaching trim to A-pillar by pulling on trim.
Slide A-pillar trim rearward, to disengage from instrument panel top cover.
Disconnect wire connectors and remove the Junction Block/BCM.
Separate the Junction Block from the BCM, remove the three attaching screws and remove the RKE receiver module from the BCM.
Pry open the end flap of the RKE receiver module with a small screw driver and slide out the circuit board/wire connector assembly.
Inspect the circuit board for the C29 capacitor. See Fig 1 .
If the C29 capacitor is missing replace the RKE receiver module with P/N 04602269AA.
Re-install Junction Block/Body Control Module.
Route overlay antenna, P/N 05014753AA, along existing A-pillar wiring, adding spot tapes near existing clip locations. Place the antenna such that one "loop" of the antenna lays across the top of the windshield (perpendicular to the A-pillar), and the other "loop" down the A-pillar. See Fig 2 .
Tuck the "loop" of the antenna laying across the top of the windshield underneath the headliner.
Route the connector for the antenna through an opening between the A-pillar sheet metal and the instrument panel, feeding it below the junction block taking care to remain clear of the parking brake mechanism.
Connect the white two-way connector (RKE Antenna Connector) from the overlay antenna to the bottom of the RKE receiver module.
Tape the original two way antenna back upon itself to eliminate potential BSR.
Replace A-Pillar trim and verify correct RKE function.

Fig 1: Check For Missing C29 Component

Fig 2: Loop Down A-Pillar & Loop Across Windshield

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Labor Operation No.: 08-80-28-96 - Inspect/Replace RKE receiver, install RKE antenna.

Time Allowance: 0.5 hr.

Failure Code: P8 - New Part