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.
2000 Cadillac Seville SLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remote Keyless Entry System Check
- Depress LOCK button on RKE transmitter. All doors should lock. If all doors do not lock, go to DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER - ALL DOORS under SYMPTOM TESTS.
- Depress UNLOCK on RKE transmitter once. Driver's door only should unlock. If driver's door does not unlock, go to DOOR UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER - DRIVER'S DOOR under SYMPTOM TESTS.
- Depress UNLOCK on RKE transmitter twice within 5 seconds. All doors should unlock. If all doors do not unlock, go to DOOR UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER - ALL DOORS under SYMPTOM TESTS.
- Depress fuel door release button on RKE transmitter with shift lever in park. Fuel door should release. If fuel door does not release, go to FUEL DOOR RELEASE INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYMPTOM TESTS.
- Depress TRUNK RELEASE button on RKE transmitter. Rear compartment lid should release. If trunk does not release, go to TRUNK RELEASE INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYMPTOM TESTS.
- Press any button on RKE transmitter. Any function pressed should actuate function. If system does not operate as specified, go to REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM INOPERATIVE under SYMPTOM TESTS.
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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.
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