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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1659 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYTEST DESCRIPTION
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Test Description

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 5:  The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

Step Action Yes No
1 Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool power up?		 Go to Step 2  Go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP in Data Link Communications
2 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the Body Control Module (BCM).
Does the scan tool communicate with the LGM?		 Go to Step 3  Go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE (W/O IMMOBILIZER) in Data Link Communications
3
IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.
  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the ignition switch power mode parameter.
Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?		 Go to Step 4  Go to POWER MODE MISMATCH in Body Control System
4 Select the Body Control Module display DTCs function on the scan tool.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Symptoms - Keyless Entry 
5  Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? Go to SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE (W/O IMMOBILIZER) in Data Link Communications Go to Step 6 
6 Does the scan tool display DTC B1000? Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST in Body Control System Go to Step 7 
7 Does the scan tool display DTC B1327 or B1372? Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST in Engine Electrical Go to Symptoms - Keyless Entry 
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