RKE Inoperative
Possible Causes:
- RKE DTC's Present
- RKE Transmitter Not Programmed
- RKE Transmitter Defective
- RKE Module-Receiver Inoperable
Testing
- With the DRBIII(R), read DTC's. Are there any RKE related codes present? If yes, see POWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE for related problems. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST . If no, go to next step.
- With the DRBIII(R) select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, 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 . If no, go to next step.
- Secure a known-good Transmitter. Using the DRBIII(R) select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, 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. Program all Transmitters that will be used with this Vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST . If no, go to next step.
- If there are no possible causes remaining, remove the Body Control Module from the Junction Block. Remove the RKE module from the BCM. Check the connections. If the connections are okay, replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
NOTE:
When repairs are complete ensure all transmitters used with this vehicle are programmed.