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Test G: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

PINPOINT TEST G: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER


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Normal Operation
Remote locking and unlocking of the doors is accomplished by the smart junction box (SJB) receiving a command message from the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter through the SJB external antenna. The SJB processes the command and sends a signal directly to the door lock actuators.

All RKE transmitters need to be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.

Aftermarket or dealer-installed systems may adversely effect the RKE system operation. These systems should be disconnected before diagnosing any RKE concerns.

Possible Causes
- SJB external antenna
- RKE transmitter battery
- RKE transmitter programming
- RKE transmitter
- aftermarket systems
- high power devices
- TV/radio transmission towers
- SJB