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Test Procedures

  1. Lock and unlock doors several times, using switches in each door. Make sure that all doors lock and unlock properly. If all locks work, go to next step. If not, go to TEST E  .
  2. Press each button on keyless entry keypad. Wait for button to light, and then go off, before pushing next button. If each button lights, go to next step. If no buttons light, go to TEST B  . If one or more buttons fail to light, go to TEST C  .
  3. With ignition off and key out of ignition lock, close all doors and trunk. Make sure all doors are unlocked. Simultaneously press "7/8" and "9/0" buttons on keypad. If all doors lock, proceed to the next step. If some doors fail to lock, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  . If all doors fail to lock, proceed to TEST C  .
  4. Unlock driver's door using permanent code. Code is printed on keyless entry module. If driver's door unlocks, go to next step. If driver's door fails to unlock, go to TEST C  .
  5. Wait until light on keypad goes out. Re-enter permanent code and press "3/4" button within 5 seconds to unlock all other door(s). If other door(s) unlock, go to next step. If other door(s) fail to unlock, go to TEST C  .
  6. Wait until light on keypad goes out. Re-enter permanent code and press "5/6" button within 5 seconds to unlock trunk. If trunk unlocks, go to next step. If trunk does not unlock, go to TEST F  . If trunk is always unlocked, go to TEST F  , step 5).
  7. Sit in driver's seat. Ensure transmission is in "PARK" position and that interior lights are off. Close all doors, leaving them unlocked. Turn ignition on. Move transmission selector lever to "R" position, and then to "D" position. If all doors lock, go to next step. If some doors fail to lock, go to TEST A  .
  8. Stay in driver's seat. Place transmission in "D" position, and turn ignition on. Open and then close driver's door. If door locks when closed, go to next step. If not, go to TEST A  .
  9. Stay in driver's seat. Place transmission in "D" position, and turn ignition on. Open driver's door, and then depress interior light switch with left foot. If door locks, go to TEST A  , step 15). If door does not lock, go to next step.
  10. Place transmission in "PARK" position. Turn ignition off and remove key. Get out of vehicle and close door. Press any button on keypad. If interior lights and keyhole lights for both doors come on, go to next step. If not, go to TEST D  .
  11. Wait until interior lights go out. Press any keypad button to turn interior lights back on again. Within 5 seconds, press "7/8" and "9/0" buttons simultaneously to turn off lights. If lights go out, go to next step. If not, go to TEST D  .
  12. With ignition off, transmission in "PARK" and driver's door closed, lift outside handle to open door. Within 25 seconds, get into vehicle and turn ignition on. If lights come on when handle is lifted and then go off when ignition is turned on, go to next step. If the lights come on, but do not go out, replace the keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  . If lights do not come on, proceed to TEST D  .
  13. Enter permanent code on keypad. Press "1/2" button to alert system to accept alternate code. Press the following buttons in sequence and within 5 seconds of each other: "9/0", "7/8", "5/6", "3/4", and "1/2". If keypad lights go out, go to next step. If lights stay on, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  .
  14. Close and lock doors. Press the following buttons in sequence: "9/0", "7/8", "5/6", "3/4", and "1/2". If driver's door unlocks, go to next step. If door stays locked, repeat steps 12) and 13). If system still malfunctions, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  .
  15. When all keypad lights are off, enter permanent code. Depress "1/2" button within 5 seconds after entering code and wait until keypad lights go out. Close and lock driver's door. Press the following buttons in sequence: "9/0", "7/8", "5/6", "3/4", and "1/2". If doors remain locked, keyless entry system is okay. If some doors unlock, replace keyless entry module and repeat QUICK TEST  .
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