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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998CAMARO SS, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS
1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 2D Coupe, Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Systems
1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Remote Keyless Entry Systems
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- Programming Procedures
- Trouble Shooting
- System Check
- System Testing
- Notes
- Remote Transmitter Inoperative (Functions Normally From Switches)
- Left Door Lock Actuator Inoperative From Remote Control Door Lock Transmitter & Door Lock Switches/Right Actuator Okay
- Right Door Lock Actuator Inoperative From Transmitter & Door Lock Switches
- Body Control Module (BCM)/Remote Transmitter Will Not Program
- All Functions Of Remote Transmitter & Power Door Locks Totally Inoperative/Fuses No. 7 & 8 Are Not Blown
- Power Door Locks Totally Inoperative From Both Power Door Lock Switches & From Remote Transmitter/Transmitter Operates Dome Light & Hatch Release Normally
- Power Door Locks Totally Inoperative From Both Power Door Lock Switches/Locks Operate Normally From Remote Transmitter
- Power Door Locks Operate From One Power Door Lock Switch Only/Locks Operate Normally From Transmitter
- Lock Function Inoperative From Both Power Door Lock Switches & From Transmitter/Unlock Function Operates Normally
- Unlock Function Inoperative From Both Power Door Lock Switches & From Transmitter/Lock Function Operates Normally
- Left Door Lock Actuator Inoperative From Transmitter Only/Operates Normally From Lock Switches
- Right Door Lock Actuator Inoperative From Transmitter Only/Operates Normally From Lock Switches
- Dome Light (Coupe) Or Rear Courtesy Lights (Convertible) Will Not Turn On When Door Locks Are Locked Or Unlocked Using Transmitter/Light(S) Operate Normally From Switches
- Dome Light Will Not Turn On Using Switches Or Transmitter
- Rear Courtesy Lights Will Not Turn On Using Switches Or Transmitter
- Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator Inoperative From Transmitter/Operates Normally From Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch (All Other RKE Transmitter Functions Normal)
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.