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The Horn Does Not Sound and/Or The Headlights Do Not Flash When The PANIC Button On The Transmitter Is Pressed




Symptom Troubleshooting: The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the transmitter is pressed

The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the transmitter is pressed

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the indicated DTC first.

1. Press the PANIC button.

Does the horn sound?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Go to step 2.


2. Press the horn button.

Does the horn sound?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Check the horn circuit.


3. Turn the headlight switch ON.

Do the headlights come on?
YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Check the lighting circuit.


4. Do the transmitter test. Keyless Entry Transmitter Test/Replacement

Is the transmitter OK?
YES - Substitute a known-good MICU and recheck.

NO - Replace the transmitter. Service and Repair