Keyless Entry - Short Remote Transmitter Range
NUMBER: 08-023-04GROUP: Electrical
DATE: June 15, 2004
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL JULY 1, 2004.
SUBJECT:
Improved Remote Keyless Entry Range
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the security alarm module and reprogramming all the key fobs.
MODELS:
2002 - 2003 (RG) Chrysler Voyager
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to right hand drive vehicles equipped with a Premium Security Alarm (sales code LSC).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may describe that the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) fobs do not operate unless very close to the vehicle.
NOTE:
All of the customer's fobs are required for testing and repair.
DIAGNOSIS:
The technician should operate all of the customer's RKE fobs and determine the range of the RKE fobs. If the range of the any RKE fob is less than 3 meters (10 ft.), check the signal strength of the RKE fob using Miller special tool p/n 9001. If the signal strength is low, check and replace the battery if necessary. If the technician determines the fob's range is less than 3 meters (10 ft.), and the RKE fobs pass testing, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove instrument panel top pad. Refer to the appropriate (2003 or 2004) Year End Final Technical Publications - Car CD. Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Top Pad - Removal.
3. Remove screws holding the security alarm module to instrument panel.
4. Disconnect the wire connectors and remove the security alarm module (Fig. 1).
5. Position the new security alarm module, p/n 05161581AA, install and tighten the fasteners.
6. Connect the wiring connectors.
7. Install the instrument panel top pad.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE:
All of the customer's RKE fobs must be programmed in the next step.
9. Program the RKE fobs. Using the DRBIII(R) select:
a. "DRBIII Standalone"
b. "1998 - 2005 Diagnostics"
c. "All (except below)"
d. "Body Interior"
e. "Body Computer"
f. "Miscellaneous"
g. "Program RKE"
h. Follow the instructions on the DRBIII(R) screen.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.