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Pinpoint Test E: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization

  1. E1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the inoperative RKE transmitter 4 times consecutively within 30 seconds.
    • Does the RKE transmitter operate correctly now? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to E2.
  2. E2 CHECK FOR A SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER 
    • Check for another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
    • Is there another RKE transmitter that operates with the vehicle? 
    • Yes  : GO to E3.
    • No  : GO to  E4.
  3. E3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND RKE TRANSMITTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Press any button on the operational RKE transmitter.
    • Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative RKE transmitter.
    • Check the inoperative RKE transmitter for correct operation.
    • Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to E4.
  4. E4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE RKE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Program the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or program all the RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
    • Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now? 
    • Yes  : The system is OK. INFORM the customer that any RKE transmitters not present will need to be programmed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : To diagnose the inoperative RKE transmitter, GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
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