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Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart

NOTE:
  • Always check the "Work Flow" before troubleshooting. Refer to , "WORK FLOW ".
  • Always check keyfob battery before replacing keyfob.
Symptom Diagnoses/service procedure Refer to
All functions of remote keyless entry system do not operate. 1. Check keyfob battery and function.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
2. Check remote keyless entry receiver. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER CHECK 
3. Refer to ID Code Entry Procedure. ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE 
4. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
The new ID of keyfob cannot be entered. 1. Check keyfob battery and function.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
2. Check key switch. KEY SWITCH CHECK 
3. Check door switch. DOOR SWITCH CHECK 
4. Check ACC switch. ACC SWITCH CHECK 
5. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE . ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE 
6. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Door lock does not function with keyfob. (Power door lock system is "OK".) 1. Check keyfob function. (Lock)
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
2. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE . ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE 
3. Check door switch. DOOR SWITCH CHECK 
4. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Door unlock does not function with keyfob (Power door lock system is "OK") 1. Check keyfob function. (Unlock)
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
2. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE . ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE 
3. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Hazard reminder does not activate properly when pressing lock or unlock button of keyfob. 1. Check hazard reminder mode.*
*: Hazard reminder mode can be changed.
First check the hazard reminder setting.
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION MALFUNCTION 
2. Check hazard function. HAZARD FUNCTION CHECK 
3. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Panic alarm does not activate when panic alarm button is continuously pressed. 1. Check panic alarm mode.*
*: Panic alarm mode can be changed.
First check the panic alarm setting.
PANIC ALARM OPERATION 
2. Check keyfob battery and function.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
3. Check horn function. HORN FUNCTION CHECK 
4. Check key switch. KEY SWITCH CHECK 
5. Replace keyfob. Refer to ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE . ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE 
6. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Trunk lid does not open when trunk opener button is continuously pressed (ignition key must be OFF). 1. Check keyfob battery and function.
NOTE: If the result of keyfob function check with CONSULT is OK, keyfob is not malfunctioning.
KEYFOB BATTERY AND FUNCTION CHECK 
2. Check trunk lid opener actuator. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR CIRCUIT 
3. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Auto door lock operation does not activate properly. (All other remote keyless entry system functions are OK.) 1. Check auto door lock operation mode.*
*: Auto door lock operation mode can be changed.
First check the auto door lock operation setting.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK/TRUNK OPEN FUNCTION 
2. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION
Interior lamp operation does not activate properly. 1. Check interior lamp operation. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER CHECK 
2. Replace BCM. CONFIGURATION