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.
Circuit/System Verification
- Verify the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is functioning by adding air to one tire to see the air pressure display increase.
- If the pressure does not increasesÂ
Refer to Symptoms - Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Go to next step: If the pressure increasesÂ
- If the pressure does not increasesÂ
- Verify the VIN information for the vehicle transmitter is correct using the EL-52545Â
.
- If the VIN is blankÂ
Refer to Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming .
- If the VIN is incorrectÂ
This transmitter is not for this vehicle, it may already be programmed to work with a different vehicle but cannot be programmed to this vehicle.
- Go to next step: If the VIN is correctÂ
- If the VIN is blankÂ
- Verify the frequency of the transmitter matches the frequency of the tire pressure monitoring system and the remote control door lock receiver using the EL-52545Â
.
- If the transmitter frequency is incorrectÂ
Replace the vehicle transmitter.
- Go to next step: If the transmitter frequency is correctÂ
- If the transmitter frequency is incorrectÂ
- Verify the part number information for the vehicle transmitter is correct using the EL-52545Â
.
- If the vehicle transmitter part number is incorrectÂ
Replace the vehicle transmitter.
- Go to next step: If the vehicle transmitter part number is correctÂ
- If the vehicle transmitter part number is incorrectÂ
- Verify the transmitter output is above 20% on the EL-52545Â
signal strength meter by pressing a button on the transmitter ten times.
- If the transmitter output is lower than 20%Â
Replace the transmitter battery.
NOTE:Before replacing the transmitter, inspect the transmitter battery contacts for any corrosion or damage. If no corrosion or damage is found, replace the transmitter battery and retest before replacing the transmitter. For transmitter battery replacement refer to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation in the owner manual.
- Go to next step: If the transmitter output is higher than 20%Â
- If the transmitter output is lower than 20%Â
- Using the scan tool read the number of transmitters learned in the K9 Body Control Module. Using the EL-52545Â
read the number of transmitters learned in the transmitter.
- If the transmitters learned is less than the number programmedÂ
Program the transmitter. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming .
- Go to next step: If the transmitters learned is equal to the number programmedÂ
- If the transmitters learned is less than the number programmedÂ
- Lock the vehicle using the keyless entry transmitter.
- If either the doors or the rear compartment do not unlock/unlatch and openÂ
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- Go to next step: If both doors and the rear compartment unlock/unlatch and openÂ
- If either the doors or the rear compartment do not unlock/unlatch and openÂ
- The concern may be caused by temporary RF interference. Discuss the conditions in which the concern occurs with the customer. RF interference from aftermarket devices such as 2-way radios, power inverters, cellular phone chargers, computers, etc. may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas, such as gas stations which use pay-at-the-pump RF transponders, may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction.
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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.