Keyless Entry System Inoperative

Keyless Entry System Inoperative

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.

Circuit/System Description

The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry will unlock the vehicle doors or open the rear compartment when a corresponding button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This is accomplished by the keyless entry transmitter sending a radio frequency to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). The RCDLR interprets the signal and activates the requested function via a message over the serial data line. A low transmitter battery or radio frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices such as 2-way radios, power inverters, cellular phone chargers, computers, etc. may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas, such as gas stations which use pay-at-the-pump RF transponders, may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

For the J 43241 Keyless Entry Tester, inspect the keyless entry transmitter part number to determine that it is the correct model for the vehicle. A wrong model transmitter may pass the test, but it will not activate the vehicle remote system.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

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

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) (Keyless Entry System (with Accessory 2 Way Remote))Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote) (Keyless Entry System (without Accessory 2 Way Remote))
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 (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools

J 43241 Keyless Entry Tester

Circuit/System Verification

Attempt to program the keyless entry transmitter, refer to Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter Programming (Testing and Inspection). The transmitter should program.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Verify that the transmitter is the correct transmitter for the vehicle.

• If not the correct transmitter, replace the transmitter.

2. Verify the scan tool FOB Programmed parameter for the appropriate transmitter is Yes.

• If not the specified value, program the transmitter. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter Programming (Testing and Inspection).

3. Place the transmitter on the test pad of the J 43241 and press each transmitter button one at a time, holding each button for three seconds. The tester should sound a tone and illuminate a green light for the entire three second button press.

• If one or more buttons does not sound the tone and illuminate the green light for the entire three seconds, replace the transmitter battery and retest with the J 43241 . If the condition continues after battery replacement, replace the transmitter.

4. Operate the transmitter while observing the scan tool Fob Function parameter for the appropriate transmitter. The parameter should correspond with the function selected on the transmitter.

• If the parameter does not match the function selected on the transmitter, replace the transmitter.

5. Attempt to program the transmitter, refer to Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter Programming (Testing and Inspection). The transmitter should program.

• If the transmitter does not program, test the keyless entry coax and/or antenna for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the RCDLR.

Repair Instructions

Note: This vehicle may be equipped with the Advance 2 Way Remote Start System. Vehicle equipped with the Advance 2 Way Remote Start System can be identified by an LCD screen on the keyless entry transmitter or a yellow label on the RCDLR. When servicing the Advance 2 Way Remote Start System, ensure that the correct parts are installed during replacement. Service parts for the Advance 2 Way Remote Start System can be found in the Accessory section of the parts manual.

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

* Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter Programming (Testing and Inspection)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for RCDLR replacement, setup, and programming