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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 5:  The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed. Any other body control module DTCs displayed by the scan tool do not apply to Remote Keyless Entry and should be diagnosed in the applicable section.
Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

Step Action Yes No
1 Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool power up?
Go to Step 2  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the following control modules.
    • body control module
    • passenger door module
Does the scan tool communicate with all of the listed control modules?
Go to Step 3  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3
IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.
  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the ignition switch power mode parameter.
Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?
Go toStep 4  Go toPower Mode Mismatch in Body Control System
4 Select the display DTCs function on the scan tool.
  • body control module
  • passenger door module

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?
Go to Step 5  Go to Symptoms - Keyless Entry 
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System