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A Symptoms - Keyless Entry



SYMPTOMS - KEYLESS ENTRY

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
- There are no DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Testing and Inspection
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect under the package shelf for a remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR), which was added midyear.
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Keyless Entry System.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Panic Mode Inoperative
- Keyless Entry System Inoperative
- Remote Vehicle Start Inoperative