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.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL FUNCTIONS
- Using the standard operation procedure, check that the wireless door lock / unlock operates normally.
OK: Wireless door lock / unlock operates normally.
HINT:
The standard operating procedure is as follows: Hold the transmitter approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) from the driver door outside handle. Press and hold the transmitter's LOCK or UNLOCK switch for 1 second.
NG: GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
OK: Go to Next Step
- Using the standard operation procedure, check that the wireless door lock / unlock operates normally.
- CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION
- Using the standard operation procedure, check that the power door lock / unlock operates normally.
OK: Power door lock / unlock operates normally.
NG: GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
OK: Go to Next Step
- Using the standard operation procedure, check that the power door lock / unlock operates normally.
- CHECK SEAT MEMORY SWITCH FUNCTION (SEAT POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION)
- Perform a memory operation properly. Check that the buzzer sounds to indicate the completion of the memory operation.NOTE:
- The seat position will not be recorded if the SET switch and 2 or more of the memory switches (for example, M1 and M2) are pressed simultaneously.
- If a memorizing operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory function does not operate unless the switches are released.
OK: Seat memory switch function operates normally.
NG: GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
OK: Go to Next Step
- Perform a memory operation properly. Check that the buzzer sounds to indicate the completion of the memory operation.
- CHECK MEMORY CALL FUNCTION (REGISTER RECOGNITION CODE)
- While pressing the M1, M2 or M3 switch, press the transmitter's LOCK or UNLOCK switch or press the door lock control switch's lock or unlock switch. Then check that the buzzer sounds normally.
OK: Buzzer sounds normally.
NG: REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH (See REMOVAL )
OK: SYSTEM IS OK
- While pressing the M1, M2 or M3 switch, press the transmitter's LOCK or UNLOCK switch or press the door lock control switch's lock or unlock switch. Then check that the buzzer sounds normally.
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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.