Pinpoint Test M: KEY NOT DETECTED Is Displayed

Anti-Theft - With Intelligent Access (IA)

Pinpoint Test M: KEY NOT DETECTED Is Displayed

Normal Operation

During each vehicle start sequence, if the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module does not detect an Intelligent Access (IA) key inside the vehicle or the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) /backup transceiver does not receive an IA (Intelligent Access) key identification code, the Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) displays the message KEY NOT DETECTED.

NOTE: Some brands/types of mobile phone or laptop computer chargers may cause interference that could lead to a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) no-start if the IA (Intelligent Access) key is within a few inches of the charger. If a concern is observed, move the IA (Intelligent Access) key away from the charger and attempt to start the vehicle.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Environmental interference

- IA (Intelligent Access) key

- IA (Intelligent Access) key battery

- IA (Intelligent Access) key not programmed

PINPOINT TEST M : KEY NOT DETECTED IS DISPLAYED

M1 CHECK THE IA (Intelligent Access) KEY LOCATION

- Place the IA (Intelligent Access) key in several locations within the vehicle and attempt to start the vehicle

Does the vehicle start with the IA (Intelligent Access) in certain areas only?

Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test K Pinpoint Test K: The Vehicle Does Not Start With The Intelligent Access (IA) Key In Certain Areas Within The Vehicle.

No
GO to M2.

M2 CHECK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTERFERENCE

- Check for the use of any charger or other wireless device that can cause interference with the IA (Intelligent Access) key. If any device is found, remove the device and attempt to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

Yes
INFORM the customer of the cause of the concern and the normal operation of the vehicle.

No
GO to M3.

M3 CHECK THE IA (Intelligent Access) KEY

- Place the IA (Intelligent Access) key next to the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) transceiver and press the START/STOP switch.

Is KEY NOT DETECTED displayed?

Yes
GO to M4.

No
INSTALL a new IA (Intelligent Access) key battery. DO NOT reprogram the IA (Intelligent Access) key (damaged or dead batteries do not erase
IA (Intelligent Access) keys from memory). TEST the system for normal operation.

M4 CHECK THE IA (Intelligent Access) KEY PROGRAMMING

- Program the IA (Intelligent Access) keys. REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment.

Does the IA (Intelligent Access) key successfully program?

Yes
The concern was caused by an unprogrammed IA (Intelligent Access) key.

No
DISCARD the key in question and PROGRAM a new key. REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment. TEST the system for normal operation