Pinpoint Test L: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization

Test Step 

L1 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 

• Key in OFF position.
• Press any button on the inoperative remote transmitter four times consecutively within 30 seconds.
• Does the remote transmitter operate correctly now? 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.

No 

GO to L2.

Test Step 

L2 CHECK FOR A SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 

• Check for another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle.
• Is there another remote transmitter that operates with the vehicle? 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

GO to L3.

No 

GO to L4.

Test Step 

L3 RESYNCHRONIZE THE INOPERATIVE REMOTE TRANSMITTER USING THE SECOND REMOTE TRANSMITTER 

• Key in OFF position.
• Press any button on the operational remote transmitter.
• Within 30 seconds, press a button on the inoperative remote transmitter.
• Check the inoperative remote transmitter for correct operation.
• Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

The system is OK. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.

No 

GO to L4.

Test Step 

L4 PROGRAM ALL REMOTE TRANSMITTERS 

• Reprogram the inoperative remote transmitter individually using a diagnostic tool or reprogram all remote transmitters using the manual key cycle method. Refer to REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING .
• Does the inoperative remote transmitter operate now? 

Result / Action to Take 

Yes 

The system is OK. INFORM the customer any remote transmitters not present will need to be reprogrammed. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.

No 

To diagnose the inoperative remote transmitter, Go to PINPOINT TEST H: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER .