Symptom Chart
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NOTE:
- Always check the "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure" before troubleshooting. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
- Always check keyfob battery before replacing keyfob. Refer to "KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK ".
- The panic alarm operation of remote keyless entry system does not activate with the ignition key inserted in the ignition key cylinder.
- Use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241 (follow instructions on tester) to check operation of keyfob before replacing keyfob.
DIAGNOSTIC MODE DESCRIPTION CHART
| Symptom | Diagnoses/service procedure |
|---|---|
| All function of remote keyless entry system do not operate. | 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK (USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TESTER J-43241)
NOTE:
If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
|
| 2. CHECK BCM AND REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER. | |
| The new ID of keyfob cannot be entered. | 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK (USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TESTER J-43241)
NOTE:
If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
|
| 2. KEY SWITCH (INSERT) CHECK | |
| 3. DOOR SWITCH CHECK | |
| 4. ACC POWER CHECK | |
| 5. Replace BCM . | |
| Door lock or unlock does not function. (If the power door lock system does not operate manually, check power door lock system. Refer to "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ".) | 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK (USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TESTER J-43241)
NOTE:
If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
|
| 2. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Hazard and horn reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. | 1. CHECK HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER MODE WITH CONSULT-II.
NOTE:
Hazard and horn reminder mode can be changed.
First check the hazard and horn reminder mode setting. |
| 2. DOOR SWITCH CHECK | |
| 3. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Hazard reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. (Horn reminder OK) | 1. CHECK HAZARD REMINDER MODE WITH CONSULT-II.
NOTE:
Hazard reminder mode can be changed.
First check the hazard reminder mode setting. |
| 2. Check hazard function with hazard switch. | |
| 3. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Horn reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. (Hazard reminder OK) | 1. CHECK HORN REMINDER MODE WITH CONSULT-II.
NOTE:
Horn reminder mode can be changed.
First check the horn reminder mode setting. |
| 2. Check horn function with horn switch. | |
| 3. IPDM E/R OPERATION CHECK | |
| 4. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Room lamp and ignition keyhole illumination operation do not activate properly. | 1. ROOM LAMP OPERATION CHECK |
| 2. IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION OPERATION CHECK | |
| 3. DOOR SWITCH CHECK | |
| 4. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Panic alarm (horn and headlamp) does not activate when panic alarm button is continuously pressed. | 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK (USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TESTER J-43241)
NOTE:
If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
|
| 2. KEY SWITCH (INSERT) CHECK | |
| 3. REPLACE BCM . | |
| Auto door lock operation does not activate properly. (All other remote keyless entry functions OK.) | 1. CHECK AUTO DOOR LOCK OPERATION MODE WITH CONSULT-II.
NOTE:
Auto door lock operation mode can be changed.
First check the auto door lock operation mode setting. |
| 2. Replace BCM . |