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B1A79






B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED

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

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on. Remote start present and configured.

- Set Condition:
No Remote Start Antenna detected by the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN).





1. REMOTE START ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED
1. Verify that the Remote Start Antenna is connected to the WIN.
2. Disconnect the Remote Start Antenna and reconnect it to make sure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WCM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on, wait five seconds.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WCM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK REMOTE START ANTENNA
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Secure a new Remote Start Antenna and connect the connector to the WCM.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, record and erase the WCM DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
6. With the scan tool, read the active WCM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1A79- REMOTE START ANTENNA CIRCUIT OPEN OR NOT CONNECTED as Active?

Yes

- Replace the Wireless Control Module (WCM/SKREEM). Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKREEM) - Removal.
- Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Wireless Control Module (WCM) Verification Test.

No

- Finish the installation of the Remote Start Antenna. Remote Start Antenna - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.