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

NOTE: All RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.
  1. G1 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 G2.
  2. G2 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 G3.
    • No  : GO to G4.
  3. G3 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 G4.
  4. G4 PROGRAM ALL RKE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Reprogram the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or reprogram all RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. REFER to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING  in this article.
    • 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 reprogrammed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : To diagnose the inoperative RKE transmitter, Go to PINPOINT TEST C .
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