Remote Keyless Entry - Inadequate/Intermittent Operation

NO: 08-08-97

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: Feb. 21, 1997

SUBJECT:
RKE Inadequate/Intermittent Operation

MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Less than expected range/reception (10 to 15 ft.) Or intermittent operation of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system.

DISCUSSION:

The RKE system is made up of three components; transmitter, receiver, and antenna. The RKE antenna is the most likely cause of problems related to less than expected range/reception, intermittent operation, or apparent changes in operation with changes in weather.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04897212AA Antenna, RKE
AR 04318028 Tape, Vinyl Foam

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves installing a revised RKE antenna.

1. Remove right and left instrument panel end covers.

2. Remove left A-pillar trim.

3. Remove instrument panel top cover.

4. Remove 2 bottom screws from left knee bolster panel.

5. Remove left under panel air distribution duct.

6. Remove either I/P mounting bolt from A-pillar.

7. Disconnect RKE antenna white 6-way connector (connector faces toward front of vehicle) from Body Control Module (BCM). Tape back or tie strap connector to harness.

8. Route new antenna harness, p/n 04897212AA, through gap between junction block and A-pillar.

9. Connect new antenna to BCM.

10. Route new antenna to top of I/P, wrap antenna with Mopar Vinyl Foam Tape, p/n 04318028, to prevent BSR's. Keep heat shrink wrapped portion of antenna as straight as possible along top of instrument panel when installed.

11. Secure new antenna ground eyelet under previously loosened I/P mounting bolt on A-pillar.

12. Install I/P trim panels.

13. Verify RKE operation.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 08-92-PX-90 0.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part