KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM]


id0903d2800300

•  Perform the following preliminary inspection before troubleshooting.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
•  Is system an after-market one?
Yes
Perform troubleshooting according to after-market keyless entry system manual.
No
Go to next step.
2
•  Did customer activate keyless entry system when ignition switch was in LOCK position?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
•  Explain to customer that system does not work when ignition is in ON position.
•  Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, then go to next step.
3
•  Did customer use keyless entry system in particular area, such as being near TV towers, power plants, power lines, or factories?
Yes
Attempt to lock/unlock doors with transmitter in non-interference area.
If system operates:
•  Area of operation is bad. Explain effect of outside interference on transmitter to customer.
If system does not operate:
•  Go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
4
•  Are any of the following after-market electrical parts on the vehicle?
―  Cellular phone
―  Radio-wave equipment
―  Remote engine starter
―  TV, etc.
Yes
Disconnect after-market electrical part connectors and attempt to lock/unlock doors with transmitter.
If system operates:
•  After-market electrical parts are interfering with keyless entry system.
If system does not operate:
•  Go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
5
•  Perform on-board diagnostic function.
•  Does on-board diagnostic function work?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
•  Go to Step 1 of NO. 1 ONE OR MORE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE.
•  Go to Step 1 of NO. 2 ALL ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE.
6
•  Attempt to reprogram transmitter ID code.
•  Can transmitter ID code be reprogrammed?
Yes
System is normal now.
No
Go to Step 1 of troubleshooting NO. 3 TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED.