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

NOTE: All remote transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the remote keyless entry (RKE) system.
  1. M1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the inoperative remote transmitter 4 times consecutively within 30 seconds.
    • Does the remote transmitter operate correctly now? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to  M2.
  2. M2 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? 
    • Yes  : GO to  M3.
    • No  : GO to  M4.
  3. M3 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? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to  M4.
  4. M4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE 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?