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Symptom Chart

NOTE:
  • Always check keyfob battery before replacing keyfob.
  • The panic alarm operation and trunk lid opener operation of remote keyless entry system do 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.
SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Diagnoses/service procedure
All functions of remote keyless entry system do not operate. 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241).
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
2. POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT CHECK 
3. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .
The new ID of keyfob cannot be entered. 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob 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. DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH LH CHECK 
5. POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT CHECK 
6. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .
Door lock or unlock does not function. [If the power door lock system does not operate manually, check power door lock system. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ".) 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241).
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
2. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .
Hazard and horn reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241).
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
2. HAZARD REMINDER CHECK 
3. HORN REMINDER CHECK *
*: Horn chirp can be activated or deactivated.
First check the horn chirp setting. Refer to "HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER ".
4. DOOR SWITCH CHECK 
5. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .
Interior lamp illumination operations do not activate properly. 1. INTERIOR LAMP OPERATION CHECK 
2. DOOR SWITCH CHECK 
3. FRONT LH DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR CHECK 
Panic alarm (horn and headlamp) does not activate when panic alarm button is continuously pressed. Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241). 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241).
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
2. Vehicle security operation check. Refer to "PRELIMINARY CHECK ".
3. KEY SWITCH (INSERT) CHECK 
4. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .
Trunk lid does not open when trunk opener button is continuously pressed. 1. KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
Keyfob check (use Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241).
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
2. TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR CHECK 
3. KEY SWITCH (INSERT) CHECK 
4. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE .