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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 74 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE)SYMPTOM TESTINGRFA SYSTEM CHECK
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
RFA System Check
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION RFA System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1998 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depress door LOCK button on transmitter. All doors should lock. If all doors do not lock, see ALL DOORS LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Depress door UNLOCK button on transmitter once. Driver's door only should unlock. If driver's door does not unlock, see DRIVER'S DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Depress door UNLOCK button on transmitter twice within 4 seconds. All doors should unlock. If all doors do not unlock, see procedures in ALL DOORS UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Depress TRUNK lid release button on transmitter. Trunk lid release should actuate opening rear compartment. If trunk release does not actuate, see TRUNK LID RELEASE INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Depress PANIC button on transmitter. Horns should sound and lights should flash. If horn does not sound and lights do not flash, see PANIC BUTTON INOPERATIVE ON TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Depress any transmitter button. Selected function should actuate. If selected function does not actuate, see ALL DOORS LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTING.
- Shift transmission in and out of Park. Doors should lock when gear selector is shifted out of Park, doors should unlock when gear selector is shifted into Park. If lock function does not perform as specified, see DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK under SYSTEM TESTING.
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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.