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Intermittent Operation And/Or Difficulty Programming RKE (99-T-10)
Reference number: 99-T-10
INTERMITTENT OPERATION AND/OR DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING RKE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
INTERMITTENT OPERATION AND/OR DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER (VERIFY RKE TRANSMITTER PART NUMBER AND REPROGRAM RKE TRANSMITTER USING UPDATED PROCESS)
Model(s): 2000 Saturn S-Series
Group/Seq. No.: Electrical-01
Corporation No.: 00-08-52-001
Bulletin No.: 00-T-10
Date: February, 2000
MODELS AFFECTED
2000 Saturn S-Series vehicles equipped with RKE (RPO AU0).
CONDITION
Some customers and technicians may experience intermittent remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter operation while inside vehicle. Technicians may also experience difficulty in programming RKE transmitters.
CAUSE
Intermittent RKE transmitter operation and/or difficulty programming may be caused by the RKE transmitter being too close to the body control module (BCM) during usage or a reprogramming attempt. If the RKE transmitter is too close to the BCM, the RKE transmitter may "overdrive" the RKE receiver located in the BCM. This can result in an unsuccessful programming attempt and no RKE operation.
No operation of RKE transmitter may also be caused by trying to program an incorrect P/N RKE transmitter into the vehicle.
CORRECTION
Ensure that the RKE transmitter is at least 1.2 meters (4 feet) from the BCM during operation or a programrning attempt. Refer to procedure in this bulletin to verify proper RKE transmitter programming and operation.
PROCEDURE
NO RELATED
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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.