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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Keyless access indicator does not go off or does not come on

Keyless access indicator does not go off or does not come on 

  1. Keyless access system check 1

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 3. Check the keyless access indicator.

    Does the keyless access indicator come on for 2 seconds?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function test - Refer to: Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2014 2015), or Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2016), or Gauges Self-Diagnostic Function (2017 2018 2019 2020) . If the indicator does not come on, replace the gauge control module .

  2. Keyless access system check 2

    -1. Check the keyless access indicator.

    Does the indicator blink once, then stay off?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. PCU, backup, and keyless access DTC check

    -1. Check for DTCs in the PCU, backup control unit, and keyless access/TPMS control unit with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
       
    DTC Description DTC
       
    DTC Description DTC
       

    Are there any DTCs?

    YES 

    Go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module .