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Test H: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

PINPOINT TEST H: 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 vehicle security module (VSM) receiving a command message from the RKE transmitter. The VSM processes the command and grounds circuits 163 (RD/OG) and 118 (PK/OG), while energizing circuit 117 (PK/BK) to lock the doors, or grounds circuit 117 (PK/BK), while energizing circuits 163 (RD/OG) and 118 (PK/OG) to unlock the doors.

Possible Causes
- RKE transmitter battery
- RKE transmitter programming
- RKE transmitter
- Aftermarket systems
- High power devices
- TV/radio transmission towers
- VSM