RKE Inoperative

RKE INOPERATIVE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Transmitter not programmed
- RKE transmitter
- Remote keyless entry module

Diagnostic Test

1. DTC PRESENT




With the DRBIII(R), read DTCs.
Attempt to operate the door locks with the RKE transmitter.

Q: Does the DRBIII(R) display RKE FOB BATTERY LOW?

YES: Refer to symptom RKE FOB BATTERY LOW in this category.
NO: Go To 2

2. 9001 TESTER AVAILABLE

Q: Do you have access to the Miller Special Tool "9001 RF DETECTOR"?

NO: Go To 3
YES: Go To 5

3. TRANSMITTER NOT PROGRAMMED
Turn the ignition on.
Place transmission in the Park position.
Ensure Vehicle Theft Security System (if equipped) is in Disarmed Mode.
With the DRBIII(R), select ELECTRO/MECH CLUSTER, MISCELLANEOUS, PROGRAM New Fob.
Follow the instructions on the DRBIII screen.
Programming mode will last for 30 seconds. To get out of Programming Mode sooner, press PAGE BACK.
Try the door locks using the Transmitter.

Q: Does the RKE System operate properly?

YES: Repair complete. Check with the customer to see if the other transmitters) are operating properly. They may have to be programmed also. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Go To 4

4. SUBSTITUTE A KNOWN GOOD TRANSMITTER
Secure a known good transmitter.
With the DRBIII(R), select ELECTRO/MECH CLUSTER, MISCELLANEOUS, PROGRAM New Fob.
Follow the instructions on the DRBIII screen.
Programming mode will last for 30 seconds. To get out of Programming Mode sooner, press PAGE BACK.
Lock and Unlock the vehicle using the transmitter.

Q: Does the RKE System operate properly?

YES: Replace the original transmitter and program all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module and reprogram all transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

5. TEST TRANSMITTER WITH TESTER
Using the 9001 RF Detector, follow the instructions on the back of the tester and test the transmitter several times.

Q: Does the signal strength measure "STRONG"?

YES: Go To 6. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the transmitter and program all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

6. PROGRAM RKE TRANSMITTER WITH THE DRBIII(R)
Turn the ignition on
Place transmission in the Park position.
Ensure Vehicle Theft Security System (if equipped) is in Disarm Mode.
With the DRBIII(R), select ELECTRO/MECH CLUSTER, MISCELLANEOUS, then PROGRAM New Fob. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Exit PROGRAM RKE.
Activate the Door Locks using the RKE Transmitter.

NOTE: When repairs are complete, ensure all transmitters used with the vehicle have been programmed.

Q: Did the door locks respond properly to the RKE transmitter commands?

YES: Repair complete. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module and reprogram all transmitters used with this vehicle. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test