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PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE - LOCKS AND SECURITY

SYMPTOM  PROCEDURE 
DECKLID/LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE LOCK AND UNLOCK FUNCTIONS OPERATE NORMALLY CHART 1 - DECKLID/LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE LOCK & UNLOCK OPERATE NORMALLY 
LOCK and UNLOCK functions on transmitter and interior door switches inoperative
DECKLID/LIFTGATE operate normally
Check CKT 450 for open between RIPFB and RIGHT Body Ground Splice Pack. If OK, replace body control module (BCM). In addition check, check circuits 195, 194 and 1391.
Lock function inoperative, UNLOCK function operates normally CHART 2 - LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE - UNLOCK FUNCTION OPERATES NORMALLY 
LOCK function inoperative, only driver door UNLOCK function operates. Monitor ALL LOCK RELAY FEEDBACK on Scan tool while activating locks. Feedback should follow command. If not, check Door Lock Relay in RIPFB or CKT 195, for open/short to ground. If OK, replace body control module (BCM)
LOCK and UNLOCK functions inoperative for drive door. LOCK and UNLOCK functions for all other doors operate normally. Check for open CKT 294, 340, 780, 781, or 295 or driver door lock motor. Check driver door jam switch. If OK, replace body control module (BCM)
UNLOCK function inoperative for all door except Driver door. Lock Function operates normally. Monitor Passenger Unlock Relay Feedback on Scan tool while activating locks. Feedback should follow command. If not, check for open CKT 194 or Other Doors Unlock Relay. If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Driver door LOCK inoperative. Switch also does not lock other doors. Passenger door switch operates normally. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 340 or CKT 780 between RIPFB and driver door switch.
Check driver door switch.
If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Passenger door LOCK inoperative. Switch also does not lock other doors. Driver door switch operates normally. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 340 or CKT 781 between RIPFB and passenger door switch.
Check passenger door switch.
If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Driver door UNLOCK inoperative. Switch also does not lock other doors. Passenger door switch operates normally. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 340 or CKT 780 between RIPFB and driver door switch.
Check driver door switch.
If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Passenger door UNLOCK inoperative. Switch also does not lock other doors. Driver door switch operates normally. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 340 or CKT 781 between RIPFB and passenger door switch.
Check passenger door switch.
If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Passenger door LOCK and UNLOCK inoperative. Driver door switch operates normally. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 340 or CKT 781 between RIPFB and passenger door switch. Check passenger door switch. If OK, replace body control module (BCM).
Right rear door LOCK and UNLOCK inoperative. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 294 or motor or CKT 295
If OK, Check door linkage.
Left rear door LOCK and UNLOCK inoperative. Check for open/short to ground in CKT 294 or motor or CKT 295
If OK, Check door linkage.
Illuminated entry does not work with LOCK and UNLOCK functions. Refer to "INTERIOR LAMPS"
Transmitters will not synchronize or program. CHART 3 - TRANSMITTERS WILL NOT SYNCHRONIZE OR PROGRAM 
RKE system interferes with other system frequencies. The Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations. The Saturn RKE system compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Other System may not.
Inform customer that changes or modifications to the RKE system could vilate FCC regulations
Saturn Security System Inoperative Perform Saturn Security System Check
Saturn Security System will not arm, RKE still functions Perform Saturn Security System Check
DRL lamps do not flash when system is activated CHART 4 - DRL LAMPS DO NOT FLASH WHEN ALARM IS ACTIVATED 
No horn activation when door is opened and security system is armed CHART 5 - NO HORN ACTIVATION WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, SECURITY SYSTEM ARMED 
No horn activation or DRL lamp flash when ignition is turned with security system armed CHART 6 - NO HORN ACTIVATION OR DRL LAMP FLASH WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON WITH SECURITY SYSTEM ARMED 
Dome lamp operates in "ON" position, but not in "DOOR" position. CHART 7 - DOME LAMP OPERATES IN "ON" POSITION, BUT NOT IN "DOOR" POSITION 
Dome lamp stays on after system is armed. Dome lamp switch in door position, all doors closed, and security system not armed. If dome lamp is on, refer to dome lamp diagnosis.
Panic feature inoperative. Press panic button on all transmitters. If all transmitters will not operate panic feature, replace RKE module.
Steering wheel will not unlock CHART 8 - STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT UNLOCK 
Key difficult to remove from ignition hook CHART 9 - KEY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM IGNITION LOCK