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Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair




Transmitter Synchronization

The keyless entry transmitters may become out of synchronization with the remote function actuator (RFA) module under the following conditions:

^ When changing the transmitter battery
^ Excessive pressing of the transmitter buttons while out of range of the vehicle

When a transmitter becomes out of synchronization, only the panic feature will operate from the transmitter.

To resynchronize the transmitter, perform the following steps:

1. Hold the transmitter within range of the vehicle.






2. Press and hold the transmitter LOCK (4) and UNLOCK (1) buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds.

When the transmitter is synchronized with the vehicle. The horn sounds and the exterior lights flash if the transmitter is programed to do these functions.