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Test F: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance

PINPOINT TEST F: THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER HAS POOR RANGE PERFORMANCE


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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 RKE transmitter through the SJB external antenna. The SJB processes the command and provides voltage and ground to the door lock actuators. The RKE transmitter has a maximum operating range of 10 m (33 ft).

Possible Causes
- RKE transmitter
- SJB external antenna
- Aftermarket systems
- High power devices
- TV/radio transmission towers
- SJB