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.
Pinpoint Test E - Memory Function Does Not Operate From Remote Transmitter
- Turn ignition on. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER under PROGRAMMING. If system now responds normally, transmitter is okay. Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING chart if necessary. If system does not respond normally, go to next step.
- Replace transmitter batteries. Turn ignition on. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER under PROGRAMMING. If system operates normally, refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING chart if necessary. If system does not operate normally, go to next step.
- Turn ignition on. Program transmitter. See REMOTE TRANSMITTER under PROGRAMMING. If system responds normally, replace original transmitter. If system does not respond normally, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Unplug Black and Gray REM. Measure resistance between points listed below.
- Blue/Green wire between Gray REM connector and program connector.
- Blue/White wire between Black REM connector and program connector.
- Blue/Green wire between Gray REM connector and ground.
- Blue/White wire between Black REM connector and ground.
- Blue/Green and Blue/White wire terminals of program connector.
Resistance should be less than 5 ohms for wires between REM and program connector. Resistance should be more than 10,000 ohms between REM and ground, and between program connector terminals. If all resistances are as specified, temporarily substitute known good REM, then retest system. If any resistance is not as specified, repair wire(s) in question.
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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.
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