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Keyless Entry System: Overview Chevrolet SSR I

Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems 2 illustrations ~303 words

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Keyless Entry Schematics

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Keyless Entry Component Views
CalloutComponent Name
1Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)
2Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) Connector
3Body Control Module (BCM)
4Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Connector
5Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator
6Park Brake Switch
7Park Brake Switch Connector

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 5: The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
StepActionYesNo
1Install a scan tool. Does the scan tool power up?Go to Step 2Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
2Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to establish communication with the body control module (BCM). Does the scan tool communicate with the BCM?Go to Step 3Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the ignition switch power mode parameter. Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?Go to Step 4Go to Power Mode Mismatch in Body Control System
4Select the BCM display DTCs function on the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs?Go to Step 5Go to Symptoms - Keyless Entry
5Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"?Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link CommunicationsGo to Step 6
6Does the scan tool display DTC B1000 or B1004?Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control SystemGo to Step 7
7Does the scan tool display DTC B1339 or B1349?Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control SystemGo to Step 8
8Does the scan tool display DTC B1482, B1483, B1507 or B1508?Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine ElectricalGo to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
IMPORTANT
The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.

Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3: This step checks the keyless entry serial data circuit for voltage supplied by the BCM.
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
Schematic Reference: Keyless Entry Schematics
1Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry
2Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the status of DTC B3102. Is the DTC B3102 a current code?Go to Step 3Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). Connect a DMM from the keyless entry serial data circuit to a good ground. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the voltage. Does the DMM indicate the specified value?B+Go to Step 5Go to Step 4
4Test the keyless entry serial data circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 6
5Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RCDLR. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 7
6Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 8
7IMPORTANT: Perform the keyless entry transmitter programming procedure when replacing the RCDLR. Replace the RCDLR.Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 9
8IMPORTANT: Perform the BCM programming procedure when replacing the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 9
9Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset?Go to Step 2System OK
IMPORTANT
Perform the keyless entry transmitter programming procedure when replacing the RCDLR.
IMPORTANT
Perform the BCM programming procedure when replacing the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

DTC B3102

Symptoms - Keyless Entry

IMPORTANTThe following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
  1. Perform «Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry»(ref-187809-S18702996672005090100000) before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true: There are no DTCs set. The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.
  2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to «Keyless Entry System Description and Operation»(ref-187809-S17137880092005090100000) .

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 15: A DMM must be used in this step. A test lamp may give incorrect results. Testing for B+ supply from the body control module (BCM).
  2. 16: An illuminated test lamp at step 16 reveals a short to voltage in the serial data circuit.
StepActionValueYesNo
1Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Remote Keyless Entry
2Press each button of the transmitter one at a time. Does the system operate normally?Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring SystemsGo to Step 3
3Lock and unlock the door locks using the controls inside the vehicle. Do the locks operate properly?Go to Step 4Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems in Doors
4IMPORTANT: Inspect that the keyless entry transmitter is the correct model for the vehicle remote system. A wrong model transmitter may pass this test, but will not activate the vehicle remote system. Turn on the J 43241 Keyless Entry Tester. See Special Tools and Equipment . Place the transmitter on the J 43241 test pad. See Special Tools and Equipment . Press each button of the transmitter one at a time. Does a tone sound and the green light illuminate on the J 43241 after each button is pressed?. See Special Tools and Equipment .Go to Step 9Go to Step 5
5Do any of the buttons on the transmitter sound the tone and illuminate the green light when pressed?Go to Step 8Go to Step 6
6Replace the transmitter battery. Refer to Transmitter Battery Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 7
7Turn on the J 43241 . See Special Tools and Equipment . Place the transmitter on the J 43241 test pad. See Special Tools and Equipment . Press each button of the transmitter one at a time. Does a tone sound and the green light illuminate on the J 43241 after each button is pressed?. See Special Tools and Equipment .Go to Step 9Go to Step 8
8Replace the transmitter. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 12
9Press the PANIC button on the transmitter. Does the PANIC function operate normally?Go to Step 10Go to Step 12
10Perform the synchronization procedure. Refer to Transmitter Resynchronization . Did the horn chirp to confirm that the synchronization has been completed?Go to Step 11Go to Step 12
11Operate the transmitter within range of the vehicle. Do all of the keyless entry functions operate normally?Go to Step 25Go to Step 12
12IMPORTANT: All transmitters which are to be recognized by the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) must be programmed in a single programming sequence. If the system is placed in program mode, it will erase all previously programmed transmitters upon the receipt of the programming signal from the first transmitter. Perform the programming procedure. Refer to Transmitter Programming .Did you hear the body control module (BCM) chime to confirm that the transmitter programming has been completed?Go to Step 25Go to Step 13
13Turn OFF the Ignition. Disconnect the RCDLR. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the RCDLR and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 14Go to Step 20
14Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the RCDLR and the RCDLR ground circuit. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 15Go to Step 21
15Disconnect the test lamp. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a DMM, measure the voltage between the keyless entry serial data circuit and the RCDLR ground circuit. Does the DMM indicate the specified value?B+Go to Step 16Go to Step 17
16Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Connect a test lamp between the keyless entry serial data circuit and the RCDLR ground circuit. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 22Go to Step 18
17Test the keyless entry serial data circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 25Go to Step 19
18Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RCDLR. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 25Go to Step 23
19Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 25Go to Step 24
20Repair the open, high resistance, or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit of the RCDLR. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 25
21Repair the open or high resistance in the RCDLR ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 25
22Repair the short to voltage in the keyless entry serial data circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 25
23IMPORTANT: Perform the keyless entry transmitter programming procedure when replacing the RCDLR. Replace the RCDLR.Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 25
24IMPORTANT: Perform the BCM programming procedure when replacing the BCM. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 25
25Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 3
IMPORTANT
Inspect that the keyless entry transmitter is the correct model for the vehicle remote system. A wrong model transmitter may pass this test, but will not activate the vehicle remote system.
IMPORTANT
All transmitters which are to be recognized by the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) must be programmed in a single programming sequence. If the system is placed in program mode, it will erase all previously programmed transmitters upon the receipt of the programming signal from the first transmitter.
IMPORTANT
Perform the keyless entry transmitter programming procedure when replacing the RCDLR.
IMPORTANT
Perform the BCM programming procedure when replacing the BCM.

Keyless Entry System Inoperative

Unlock All Doors-Second Operation

Momentarily press the UNLOCK button a second time within 2 seconds of the first press in order to perform the following functions

  1. Unlock the remaining doors.
  2. Illuminate the interior lamps for a predetermined amount of time or until the ignition is turned ON.
  3. Flash the park lamps.