Pinpoint Test F: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION Pinpoint Test F: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Normal Operation 

Remote locking and unlocking of the doors is accomplished by the driver door module (DDM) receiving a command message from the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. The DDM processes the command and sends a signal directly to the door lock actuators.

DTC B2276 (Less than 2 transmitters programmed) - is a continuous DTC that sets when the DDM detects that there are no or only one key fob programmed to the DDM.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • RKE transmitter battery
  • RKE transmitter programming
  • RKE transmitter
  • DDM

PINPOINT TEST F: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER 

NOTE: All RKE transmitters must be present to begin diagnosis of the RKE system.
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