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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 74 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE)SYSTEM TESTINGDRIVER'S DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F

Driver's Door Unlock Function Inoperative With Transmitter

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Driver's Door Unlock Function Inoperative With Transmitter
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.
  1. Check power door unlock function using door mounted switch. If power door lock function operates properly, go to next step. If power door locks do not function properly, see POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
  2. Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If driver's door unlocks, system okay. Verify system operation.
  3. Check function with second transmitter. If driver's door unlocks, go to step 5). If driver's door does not unlock, go to next step.
  4. Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
  5. Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.
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