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Pinpoint Test Q: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization

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  1. Q1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the inoperative remote transmitter four times consecutively within 30 seconds.
    • Does the remote transmitter operate correctly now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : GO to Q2.
  2. Q2 CHECK FOR A SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Check for another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
    • Is there another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle? 
    1. Yes  : GO to Q3.
    2. No  : GO to  Q4.
  3. Q3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the operational remote transmitter.
    • Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative remote transmitter.
    • Check the inoperative remote transmitter for correct operation.
    • Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : GO to Q4.
  4. Q4 PROGRAM ALL REMOTE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Reprogram the inoperative remote transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or reprogram all remote transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
    • Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 
    1. Yes  : The system is OK. INFORM the customer any remote transmitters not present will need to be reprogrammed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : To diagnose the inoperative remote transmitter, Go To PINPOINT TEST K .
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