B1A17

B1A17-00-RKE FOB 8 BATTERY LOW

Special Tools:






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
At every RKE message reception (Lock, Unlock and Keyless Go).

- Set Condition:
If the battery in the Fob-Integrated-Key (FOBIK) is low during key interrogation, with a valid key, this code will set. It may also set during a valid RKE button press.





Diagnostic Test
TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

NOTE: Verify that the FOBIK in use is the FOBIK causing the DTC to set.

NOTE: All FOBIKs used with this vehicle should be present during this test.

1. With one of the owners known good FOBIKs in the vehicle, turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. From inside the vehicle, operate the alleged inoperative FOBIK in all positions several times.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1A17-00-RKE FOB 8 BATTERY LOW as active?

Yes

- Replace the FOBIK battery. Test the FOBIK using the RF Detector (9001). If the Strength Display does not display "Strong", replace and program the FOBIK using the scan tool.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test .

No

- Test complete. The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test .