B3121

DTC B3121

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B3121 00
- Keyless Entry Antenna 3 Performance - Rear Compartment Antenna

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The rear compartment keyless entry antenna is used to establish low frequency (LF) communications with the keyless entry transmitter. As a vehicle with a closed rear compartment lid is approached with a keyless entry transmitter, known as an electronic key, and the rear compartment lid release switch is pressed, the keyless entry antenna transmitter broadcasts a challenge to the transmitter in an approximate 1 meter range. If the response from the transmitter via radio frequency (RF) is valid, the latched rear compartment will be passively unlocked/unlatched, allowing the rear compartment area to be opened.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The rear compartment lid release switch is pressed.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An improper current level is seen on the keyless entry antenna - signal 3 circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

No action is taken.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 malfunction free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Remote Function Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector Views
Description and Operation

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with ATH) Keyless Entry System (with ATH)Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without ATH) Keyless Entry System (without ATH)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment keyless entry antenna.
2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.

• If the test lamp illuminates, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.

3. Install a DMM between the signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B. Set the DMM to capture AC voltage using the MIN MAX function.
4. Press the rear compartment lid release switch. Verify the DMM captured an AC voltage signal.

• If an AC voltage was not captured, test the signal circuit and the low reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the RCDLR.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear compartment keyless entry antenna.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module References for RCDLR replacement, setup, and programming