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.
Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Check
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER OUTPUT SIGNAL
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check remote keyless entry receiver connector and ground signal with oscilloscope.CONNECTOR TERMINAL SIGNAL SPECIFICATION
Terminals Keyfob condition Signal (Reference value) (+) (-) Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M15 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 M15 terminal 4 and ground.CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION
Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.) (+) (-) Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M15 4 Ground 4.5
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 BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 19 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 4.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
A B Continuity BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M18 19 M15 4 Yes - Check continuity between BCM connector (A) M18 terminal 19 and ground.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
A Ground Continuity BCM connector Terminal M18 19 No
OK or NG
OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
NG: Repair or replace the harness.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 terminal 1 and ground.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONRemote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal Ground Continuity M15 1 Yes OK or NG
OK: GO TO 6.
NG: GO TO 5.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 18 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 1.
CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONA B Continuity BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M18 18 M15 1 Yes OK or NG
OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".
NG: Repair or replace the harness.
- CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER SIGNAL CIRCUIT
- Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 20 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 2.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
A B Continuity BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal M18 20 M15 2 Yes - Check continuity between BCM connector (A) M18 terminal 20 and ground.CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION
A Ground Continuity BCM connector Terminal M18 20 No
OK or NG
OK: Replace remote keyless entry receiver. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER ".
NG: Repair or replace harness.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 20 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 2.
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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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