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Test G: The Illuminated Entry Is Inoperative When Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

PINPOINT TEST G: THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY IS INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER


G1-G2:






Normal Operation
The illuminated entry provides interior lighting whenever the smart junction box (SJB) receives a doors unlock request from the RKE transmitter. The SJB provides voltage on circuit VLN33 (GY/VT) for the courtesy lamps.

Possible Causes
- RKE system
- SJB