Safety Warning
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Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER OUTPUT SIGNAL
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check remote keyless entry receiver connector M98 terminal 2 (L) and ground signal with oscilloscope.BCM CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Condition of keyfob Voltage (Reference value) (+) (-) M98 2 Ground No function Any button is pressed
OK or NG
OK : Remote keyless entry receiver circuit is OK.
NG : GO TO 2.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER INPUT VOLTAGE
- Disconnect remote keyless entry receiver connector.
- Check voltage between remote keyless entry receiver connector M98 terminal 4 (R) and ground.
4 (Y) - Ground : Approx. 4.5V
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 4.
NG : GO TO 3.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Disconnect BCM connector.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 4 (R) and BCM connector M1 terminal 19 (R).
4 (R) - 19 (R) : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 4 (R) and ground.
4 (R) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK : Check harness connection.
- If it is OK, replace BCM.
- If it is NG, repair or replace malfunction part.
NG : Repair or replace the harness.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : GO TO 6.
NG : GO TO 5.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 1 (B) and BCM connector M1 terminal 18 (B)
1 (B) - 18 (B) : Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
OK : Check harness connection.
- If it is OK, replace BCM.
- If it is NG, repair or replace malfunction part.
NG : Repair or replace the harness.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 1 (B) and BCM connector M1 terminal 18 (B)
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER SIGNAL CIRCUIT
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 2 (Y) and BCM connector M1 terminal 20 (Y).
2 (Y) - 20 (Y) : Continuity should exist.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 2 (Y) and ground.
2 (Y) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
OK : Check harness connection.
- If it is OK, replace remote keyless entry receiver.
- If it is NG, repair or replace malfunction part.
NG : Repair or replace harness.
- Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M78 terminal 2 (Y) and BCM connector M1 terminal 20 (Y).
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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.