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Preliminary Inspection

  1. Check rear junction block MEM/RFA fuse (10-amp) located under rear passenger seat. If fuse is open, locate and repair short in Orange wire circuit. Replace fuse. Check underhood junction block SBM LCM fuse (10-amp) located in engine compartment, near battery. If fuse is open, locate and repair short in Pink wire circuit. Replace fuse. Check I/P junction block WSW/RFA fuse (10-amp), located under right side I/P, near rear of glove box. If fuse is open, locate and repair short in Yellow wire circuit. Replace fuse.
  2. Check all related wiring harnesses and connectors. Check for poor ground connection at ground connector located under rear passenger seat on left side of vehicle.
  3. Check for proper operation and installation of aftermarket equipment, which may affect other systems.
  4. Perform functional test of door locks, power door lock switches, Retained Accessory Power (RAP), trunk lid operation, theft deterrent and interior lamp illumination systems. If problems exist in any of these systems, repair as necessary.
  5. Turn ignition off and install scan tester. Using scan tester, select DDM DTCs. If any DTCs are present, service as necessary before proceeding. If no DTCs are present, proceed to appropriate test. See SYMPTOM TEST DIRECTORY  table.
SYSTEM CHECK

Action Normal Results
Depress UNLOCK button Once Using Each RKE Transmitter Drivers Door Unlocks, Interior Light Illuminates
Depress UNLOCK Button Twice Using Each Transmitter All Doors Unlock, Interior Light Illuminates
Depress LOCK Button Once All Doors Lock
Depress TRUNK RELEASE Button Using Each RKE Transmitter Trunk Lock Releases
Depress PANIC Button Once Using Each RKE Transmitter Horn Sounds,Perimeter Lights Flash Up To 60 Seconds
Depress PANIC Button Twice Using Each RKE Transmitter Horn & Lights Turn Off - Within 5 seconds.
SYMPTOM TEST DIRECTORY

Symptom Test
Doors Do Not Lock Or Unlock From RKE Transmitter A
Trunk Release Does Not Operate From RKE Transmitter B
One RKE Transmitter Inoperative C
Both RKE Transmitters Inoperative D
Panic Alarm Does Not Operate From RKE Transmitters E
Panic Alarm Does Not Quit After 30 Seconds F
Only Panic Alarm Button Works G