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

  1. E1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER 
    NOTE: All RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.
    • 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? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. 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? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E3.
    2. 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? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  E4.
  4. E4 PROGRAM THE INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER OR ALL THE RKE TRANSMITTERS 
    • Program the inoperative RKE transmitter individually using a scan tool or program all the RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming .
    • Does the inoperative RKE transmitter operate now? 
    1. YES  : The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test D .
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