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Test D: Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using Remote Transmitter

  1. Press remote transmitter PANIC button. If panic feature operates and a second remote transmitter programmed to vehicle is not available, go to next step. If panic feature operates and a second remote transmitter programmed to vehicle is available, operate all buttons on second remote transmitter. If Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates properly, replace first remote transmitter. Program both remote transmitters. See PROGRAMMING . If second remote transmitter operates panic feature but does not lock/unlock vehicle, replace RKE module. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Retest system operation. If panic feature does not operate, go to step  3.
  2. Program another remote transmitter. See PROGRAMMING . If remote transmitter will not program, go to step  4. If remote transmitter programs, check RKE system operation using programmed remote transmitter. If door locks operate correctly, replace suspect remote transmitter and program all remote transmitters to be used on vehicle (4 maximum). Retest system operation.
  3. Program inoperative remote transmitter. See PROGRAMMING . If remote transmitter programs and operates RKE system properly, system is okay at this time. If remote transmitter does not program or operate RKE system properly, go to step  2.
    4. NOTE: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system program connector is a 2-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) located below driver's side of instrument panel, at base of steering column and may be referred to as RKE DLC.
  4. Measure resistance between ground and RKE DLC Black wire terminal. RKE DLC is located below driver's side of instrument panel, at base of steering column. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Black wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Retest system operation.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect RKE module Black 13-pin harness connector C3140a. RKE module is located behind left quarter trim panel ("B" pillar). Connect a jumper wire between RKE DLC connector Black wire terminal and White/Yellow wire terminal. Measure resistance between ground and RKE module Black 13-pin harness connector C3140a terminal No. 10 (White/Yellow wire). See Figure. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Retest system operation. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in White/Yellow wire between RKE module and RKE DLC connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Retest system operation.
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