Possible Causes

2006 Mazda B4000 Base, AutomaticSECTION Possible Causes
  • RKE transmitter
  • SJB
PANIC FEATURE INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY PINPOINT TEST REFERENCE

PINPOINT TEST 6 THE PANIC FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 CHECK THE LAST TRANSMITTER IDENTIFICATION CODE (TIC) RECEIVED
  • Key OFF.
  • Connect the WDS or equivalent tester.
  • Key ON.
  • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the WDS or equivalent tester: Enter the SJB function tests, transmitter test, or program transmitter.
  • Monitor the RKE transmitter TIC/DATA through the WDS or equivalent tester menus.
  • Press and release the PANIC button on both RKE transmitters.
  • Does the word PANIC appear after pressing the PANIC buttons on both RKE transmitters? 
Yes If only the parking lamps do not operate correctly with the RKE transmitters, Go to next step.
If only the horn does not operate correctly with the RKE transmitters, go to step 3.
If the horn and the parking lamps do not operate correctly with the RKE transmitters, go to step 4.
No PROGRAM all of the RKE transmitters. See TAILGATE LATCH . After programming, if the concern still exists, a new RKE transmitter is necessary. Program all of the RKE transmitters. Inform the customer any RKE transmitters not present need to be programmed.
2 CHECK THE PARKING LAMP OPERATION
  • Turn the parking lamps on at the headlamp switch.
  • Do the parking lamps operate correctly? 
Yes Go to step 4.
No Diagnose the inoperative parking lamps. See PARKING, REAR AND LICENSE PLATE LAMPS .
3 CHECK THE HORN OPERATION
  • Press the horn switch.
  • Does the horn operate correctly? 
Yes Go to next step.
No Diagnose the inoperative horn. See HORN .
4 CHECK THE SJB FOR CORRECT OPERATION
  • Disconnect all SJB connectors.
  • Check for:
    • corrosion
    • pushed-out pins
  • Connect all SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
  • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
  • Is the concern still present? 
Yes Install a new SJB. See SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . Program all RKE transmitters. See TAILGATE LATCH . Inform the customer that any RKE transmitters not present need to be programmed. Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
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