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RKE Transmitter Inoperative

Possible Causes are:

  1. Remove the batteries from the transmitter. Using a voltmeter, test the batteries. Is the voltage more than 3 volts in each battery? If yes, go to next step. If no, replace the batteries. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1  under VERIFICATION TESTS.
  2. Using the DRBIII(R), select BODY, DOOR MODULES, MISCELLANEOUS, then PROGRAM RKE. Follow instructions on the screen. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Try the Door Locks using the Transmitter. Did the Door Locks respond properly to the Transmitter commands ? If yes, repair complete. Using the DRBIII(R), program all other transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1  under VERIFICATION TESTS. If no, go to next step
  3. Secure a known-good transmitter. Using the DRBIII(R), select BODY, DOOR MODULES, MISCELLANEOUS then PROGRAM RKE. Follow the instructions on the DRBIII(R) screen. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Try the door locks using the transmitter. Did the door locks respond properly to the transmitter commands ? If yes, replace the transmitter(s). Program all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1  under VERIFICATION TESTS. If no, go to next step.
    4. NOTE: Note: When repairs are complete ensure all transmitters used with this vehicle are programmed.
  4. If there are no possible causes remaining, replace the Passenger Door Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1  under VERIFICATION TESTS.
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