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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE:

Before troubleshooting the keyless access system, make sure the fuses associated with the system is OK.

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • Poor connections at the body control module
  • Keyless remote
  • Body control module
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • Harness/connections
Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • Body control module
  • LF antenna
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • Harness/connections
The mode changes between ACC and ON, but it does not change to OFF (LOCK)
  • Check the body control module
  • Check the TCM
  • Body control module
  • ATP-P line open
  • TCM
The mode changes between ACCESSORY and ON, but it is difficult to change to OFF (LOCK)
  • Check the body control module
  • Check the gauge control module
  • Check the TCM
  • Body control module
  • Gauge control module
  • PCM
  • B-CAN communication line open/short
  • F-CAN communication line open/short
  • Speed signal line open
  • TCM
Engine start/stop switch does not work Check for DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting
  • ACC relay circuit
  • Body control module
  • Engine start/stop switch
  • SS1(+) line short
  • SS2(-) line short
  • Harness/connections
Engine does not crank (power supply is normal)
  • Check the brake pedal position switch
  • Check the body control module
  • Body control module
  • STS line open/short
  • Brake pedal position switch
  • BRK_DIAG line open/short
The engine starts, but stalls immediately Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • No power to PCM
  • No power to body control module
  • Body control module
  • Gauge control module
  • Harness/connections
Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Immobilizer/security indicator blinks Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • Gauge control module
  • Body control module
  • PCM
  • Harness/connections
All the doors will not lock and unlock Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • Body control module
  • LF antenna
  • Driver's door lock knob switch
  • Door outer handle touch sensors
  • Door lock actuators
  • Keyless remote
  • Low or weak keyless remote battery
  • Not registered
The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access and with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All the doors will not lock and unlock or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Immobilizer/security indicator blinks or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot select ON mode with keyless access, but can select ON mode with the keyless remote touching the engine start/stop switch or Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The doors will not unlock or lock with the keyless remote, but will unlock or lock with the door outer handles
  • Keyless remote battery dead
  • Keyless remote
  • Body control module
  • Harness/connections
  • B-CAN communication line