Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative
*REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE
For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical
Diagnostic Test
1. DOOR LOCKS SYSTEM CHECK
Operate the door locks from both of the door lock switches.
Did the door locks respond properly to both of the door lock switches?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Refer to Power Door Locks/RKE. Testing and Inspection
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
2. 9001 TESTER AVAILABLE
NOTE: Ensure there is communication between the SKREEM, BODY CONTROL MODULE and the DRIVER DOOR MODULE before proceeding.
Do you have access to the Miller Special Tool "9001 RF DETECTOR"?
No
- Go To 3
Yes
- Go To 9
3. TEST BATTERIES WITH VOLTMETER
Using a voltmeter, test the Batteries in the RKE Transmitter.
Is the voltage above 3.0 volts in each battery?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Batteries and test the system.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
4. DRIVER DOOR MODULE
With the scan tool, actuate the door LOCK and then door UNLOCK.
Do the door locks operate using the scan tool?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Replace the Driver Door Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
5. RKE TRANSMITTER NOT RESPONDING
With the scan tool, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, MONITORS, RKE MONITOR and observe the "FOB #" and "FOB Button".
Press the LOCK button and then the UNLOCK button on the Transmitter.
Does the scan tool display:" UNLOCK", "LOCK" and the "FOB Number"?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Go To 7
6. BCM OR DDM
With the scan tool, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, MONITORS, RKE MESSAGE FROM BCM and observe the "FOB #" and "FOB Button".
Press the LOCK button and then the UNLOCK button on the Transmitter.
Does the scan tool display:" UNLOCK", "LOCK" and the "FOB Number"?
Yes
- Replace the Driver Door Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
No
- Replace the Body Control Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
7. PROGRAM RKE TRANSMITTER WITH THE DRB
With the scan tool, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM, then PROGRAM NEW KEY. Follow instructions on the screen.
Exit PROGRAM NEW KEY. Try the Door Locks using the Transmitter.
Did the Door Locks respond properly to the Transmitter commands ?
Yes
- Repair complete. Using the scan tool, program other Transmitters used with this Vehicle.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
No
- Go To 8
8. USE KNOWN GOOD TRANSMITTER
Secure a known good Transmitter.
Using the scan tool, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM then PROGRAM NEW KEY and follow the instructions on the scan tool screen.
Exit PROGRAM new key. Try the Door Locks using the Transmitter.
NOTE: When repairs are complete ensure all transmitters used with this vehicle are programmed
Did the Door Locks respond properly to the Transmitter commands ?
Yes
- Replace the Transmitter. Program all Transmitters that will be used with this Vehicle.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
No
- Replace the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM).
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
9. TEST TRANSMITTER WITH TESTER
Using the 9001 RF Detector, follow the instructions on the back of the tester and test the transmitter several times.
Does the signal strength measure "STRONG"?
Yes
- Go To 10
No
- Check and replace the batteries if they are under 3.0 volts each and retest the transmitter. If the batteries are okay, replace the transmitter.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
10. PROGRAM RKE TRANSMITTER WITH THE SCAN TOOL
With the scan tool, select THEFT ALARM, SKIM then PROGRAM NEW KEY and follow the instructions on the screen.
Exit PROGRAM NEW KEY.
Activate the Door Locks using the RKE Transmitter.
Did the door locks respond properly to the RKE transmitter commands?
Yes
- Repair complete.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.
No
- Replace the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM).
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.