Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
This condition may be caused by low vehicle battery voltage. If the battery is not sufficiently charged (above 10 volts), the system will have difficulties detecting the fob and the NO REMOTE DETECTED message will be displayed. Correct the low battery voltage condition to eliminate this condition.
- Verify that DTC B3119, B3120, B3121, B3122, B3123, or B3124 is not set.
- If any of the DTCs are set
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
- If none of the DTCs are set
- If any of the DTCs are set
- Lock the vehicle using the keyless entry transmitter.
- Verify that each door and liftgate unlocks and opens by approaching the vehicle with a valid transmitter and operating their respective release handle/touch pad.
- If both doors and the rear compartment do not unlock/unlatch and open
Refer to Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Active) , Keyless Entry System Malfunction (Passive) .
- If both doors and the rear compartment unlocks/unlatches and opens
- If both doors and the rear compartment do not unlock/unlatch and open
- Verify the vehicle starts with the transmitter located in the transmitter pocket.
- If the vehicle does not start
Perform the Key with Integrated Transmitter Programming (without BTM) , Key with Integrated Transmitter Programming (with BTM) procedure.
- If the vehicle starts
- If the vehicle does not start
- Verify the NO REMOTE DETECTED message is not displayed on the DIC while attempting to start the vehicle, placing the keyless entry transmitter in various locations within the vehicle interior at each start attempt. The vehicle should start.
- If the NO REMOTE DETECTED message is displayed at any time
Refer to Circuit/System Testing .
- If the NO REMOTE DETECTED message is not displayed and the vehicle starts
- If the NO REMOTE DETECTED message is displayed at any time
- Inspect for any sources of RF interference such as cell phone chargers, power supplies, etc. that would interrupt transmitter and antenna communication. If inspection does not reveal any items causing RF interference, discuss with the customer the conditions or location where the NO REMOTE DETECTED condition occurs. Discuss any devices that are normally kept in the vehicle, such as a laptop or cell phone charger, which may have been removed when the vehicle was brought in for service. It may be necessary to explain to the customer how RF interference degrades the performance of the system.
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.