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Test Procedures

  1. Lock and unlock doors several times, using switches in each door. Ensure all doors lock and unlock properly. If all locks work, go to next step. If not, go to PINPOINT TEST F  .
  2. Press each button on keyless entry keypad. Wait for button to light and then go off before pushing next button. If each button lights, go to next step. If no buttons light, go to PINPOINT TEST C  . If one or more buttons fail to light, go to PINPOINT TEST D  .
  3. With ignition off and key out of ignition lock, close all doors and trunk. Ensure all doors and trunk are unlocked. Simultaneously press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on keypad. If all doors lock, go to next step. If some doors fail to lock, replace keyless entry module. If all doors fail to lock, go to PINPOINT TEST D  .
  4. Unlock driver's door using permanent code. Code is printed on keyless entry module. If driver's door unlocks, go to next step. If driver's door fails to unlock, go to PINPOINT TEST D  .
  5. Wait until light on keypad goes out. Re-enter permanent code and press 3/4 button within 5 seconds to unlock all other door(s). If other door(s) unlock, go to next step. If other door(s) fail to unlock, go to PINPOINT TEST D  , step 1).
  6. Wait until light on keypad goes out. Re-enter permanent code and press 5/6 button within 5 seconds to unlock trunk. If trunk unlocks, go to next step. If trunk does not unlock, proceed to PINPOINT TEST G  . If trunk is always open or unlocked, proceed to PINPOINT TEST F  , step 5).
  7. Sit in driver's seat. Ensure transmission is in PARK and interior lights are off. Close all doors, leaving them unlocked. Turn ignition on. Move transmission selector lever to REVERSE, then to DRIVE. If all doors lock, go to next step. If some doors fail to lock, go to PINPOINT TEST B  .
  8. Stay in driver's seat, with transmission still in DRIVE and ignition on still ON, open and then close driver's door. If doors lock when closed, go to next step. If door do not lock, proceed to PINPOINT TEST B  .
  9. Stay in driver's seat, with transmission still in DRIVE and ignition on still ON, Open driver's door, and then depress courtesy light switch with left foot. If door does not lock, go to next step. If door locks, go to PINPOINT TEST B  , step 15).
  10. Turn ignition off and remove key. Place transmission in PARK. Exit vehicle and close door. Press any button on keypad. If interior lights and keyhole lights for both doors come on, go to next step. If lights stay on, go to PINPOINT TEST E  .
  11. Wait until interior lights go out. If more than 25 seconds have gone by since performing step 9), press any keypad button to turn interior lights back on again. Within 5 seconds, press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously to turn off lights. If lights go out, go to next step. If lights stay on, go to PINPOINT TEST E  .
  12. With ignition off, transmission in PARK position and driver's door closed, lift outside handle to open door. Within 25 seconds, get into vehicle and turn ignition on. If lights come on when handle is lifted and then go off when ignition is turned on, proceed to the next step. If lights come on, but do not go out, replace keyless entry module and repeat the QUICK TEST  . If lights do not come on, proceed to PINPOINT TEST E  .
  13. Enter permanent code on keypad. Press 1/2 button to alert system to accept alternate code. Press the following buttons in sequence and within 5 seconds of each other: 9/0, 7/8, 5/6, 3/4 and 1/2. If keypad lights go out, go to next step. If lights stay on, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  .
  14. Close and lock doors. Press the following buttons in sequence: 9/0, 7/8, 5/6, 3/4 and 1/2. If driver's door unlocks, go to next step. If door stays locked, repeat steps 12) and 13). If system still malfunctions, replace keyless entry module and repeat the QUICK TEST  .
  15. When all keypad lights are off, enter permanent code. Depress 1/2 button within 5 seconds after entering code and wait until keypad lights go out.
    NOTE: This removes alternate code.
  16. Close and lock driver's door. Press the following buttons in sequence: 9/0, 7/8, 5/6, 3/4 and 1/2. If doors remain locked, keyless entry system is okay. If some doors unlock, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  .
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