Pinpoint Test F: The Panic Feature Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test F: The Panic Feature Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
Normal Operation
When the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter PANIC button is pressed, the Smart Junction Box (SJB) grounds the horn relay which supplies voltage to activate the horn. The SJB also grounds the parking lamp relay which supplies voltage to activate the parking lamps.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- RKE transmitter
- SJB
PINPOINT TEST F: THE PANIC FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
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F1 CHECK THE RKE TRANSMITTER OPERATION
- Lock and unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter
- Do the doors lock and unlock correctly?
Yes
GO to F2.
No
GO to Pinpoint Test D. Pinpoint Test D: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
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F2 CHECK THE PARKING LAMP OPERATION
- Place the headlamp switch in the PARKING LAMPS ON position.
- Do the parking lamps operate correctly?
Yes
GO to F3.
No
REFER to Lighting and Horns.
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F3 CHECK THE HORN OPERATION
- Press the horn switch.
- Does the horn operate correctly?
Yes
GO to F4.
No
REFER to Horn.
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F4 CHECK THE LAST TIC RECEIVED
NOTE: Using the scan tool, select "Toolbox", "Body", then "Security" to access the remote keyless entry tests.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Remote Keyless Entry.
- Monitor the RKE transmitter Transmitter Identification Code (TIC) data through the scan tool menus.
- Press and release the PANIC button on both RKE transmitters.
- Does the word PANIC appear after pressing the PANIC buttons on both RKE transmitters?
Yes
GO to F5.
No
REPLACE the inoperative RKE transmitter. PROGRAM the new RKE transmitter individually using a scan tool or PROGRAM all RKE transmitters using the manual key cycle method. REFER to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming Testing and Inspection. TEST the system for normal operation.
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F5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Body Control Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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