Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Problem

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon and 2000 Dodge Ram Van. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST under VERIFICATION TESTS after each repair.

NOTE: Ensure all transmitters used on this vehicle are programmed after repairs are completed.

Using an external voltmeter, check voltage across RKE transmitter batteries. If voltage is more than 3 volts on both batteries, go to next step. If voltage is less than 3 volts on either battery, replace batteries as needed.
Using scan tool, program RKE transmitter. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Using RKE transmitter, attempt locking doors. If door locks respond properly, test is complete. Program vehicle's other RKE transmitters. If door locks do not respond properly, go to next step.
Obtain a known-good RKE transmitter. Program known-good RKE transmitter. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Exit PROGRAM RKE. Using RKE transmitter, attempt locking doors. If door locks respond properly, replace original RKE transmitter. Program vehicle's other RKE transmitters. If door locks do not respond properly, replace Central Timer Module (CTM), and program all RKE transmitters used on this vehicle. See CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING.