Keyless Entry Transmitter: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION1. INSPECT DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER
a. Inspect operation of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter.
2. Install a new or non-depleted battery (lithium battery).
HINT: When a new or non-depleted transmitter battery is not available, connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series. Then connect leads to the batteries and use the leads to apply 3 V to the transmitter, as shown in the illustration.
3. From outside the vehicle, approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) from the driver side door outside handle, test the transmitter by pointing its key plate at the vehicle and pressing a transmitter switch.
OK: Door lock can be operated via the transmitter.
HINT:
- The operating range differs depending on the user, the way the transmitter is held and the location.
- The transmitter's faint electric waves may be affected if the area has strong electric waves or noise. The transmitter operational area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.