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Keyless entry blinks dome light and does nothing else
When I push the lock or unlock button on my 2002 Dodge Dakota keyless entry remote, nothing happens except a slight blink of my dome light. Tried reprograming the remote with no change in outcome.
The keyless entry system is the factory installed unit.
The power locks still work with the buttons inside the door, only the keyless seems to be messed up.The power locks still work with the buttons inside the door, only the keyless seems to be messed up.
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Re: Keyless entry blinks dome light and does nothing else
The remote is fine - your problem is the lock actuators in the doors. They're a bit of a pain to replace - so, you may want to have a professional do it.
Then it's likely your remote receiver - check with your dealership for a replacementThen it's likely your remote receiver - check with your dealership for a replacement
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Your keyless entry system is going bad and you need a battery for your keyless entry system once you replace your battery with the new one thing should work properly
If the system is not working even when you press the buttons on the door, then the problem is not with the remote control. I would first check if all the fuses are ok, if they are, I would check the wiring on the door to make sure there are no wires broken of chaffed. Focus first on getting the system working with the door buttons and after that is ok, the move on to the keyless system in case it still does not work. Hope this helps.
The keyless entry system is controlled by the (GEM) - generic electronic module .
Keyless Entry
The electronic door lock system has two main components:
generic electronic module (GEM)(14B204)
keyless entry remote transmitter (15K601)
NOTE: Battery power and ground must be remove before disconnecting the GEM connectors to avoid setting false codes.
Power Locks Operation
The power locks feature allows the customer to lock and unlock the doors via momentary switches located on the driver and passenger door. When the GEM detects a momentary press of the driver or passenger lock button, the GEM will supply power to the driver or passenger lock actuators for approximately 250 ms from relays internal to the GEM. When the GEM detects a momentary press of the driver or passenger unlock button, the GEM will supply power to the driver or passenger unlock actuators for approximately 250 ms from relays internal to the GEM.
Remote Keyless Entry Door Locks Operation
The remote entry feature allows the customer to unlock the driver door, unlock all doors, and lock all doors using a valid remote transmitter as long as the ignition switch is not in RUN or START. The driver door is unlocked whenever the GEM detects a valid remote transmitter unlock transmission. All the doors are unlocked when the GEM detects a second valid remote transmitter unlock transmission within three seconds of the first transmission. All the doors are locked when the GEM detects a valid remote transmitter lock transmission. If the GEM detects a second valid remote transmitter lock transmission within three seconds of the first transmission, the doors will lock again, the horn will sound for 20 ms and the parking lamps will flash for 200 ms to indicate the doors are locked. If the GEM detects the driver or passenger door is ajar during the second lock transmission, the doors are locked again and the horn is sounded twice. If the GEM detects a valid remote transmitter lock transmission within three seconds of detecting a valid remote transmitter unlock transmission, the GEM will lock all the doors
The doors do not lock/unlock using the remote transmitter
Ignition switch.
GEM.
Remote transmitter.
Remote transmitter batteries.
GO to Pinpoint Test C .
You followed the program instructions to the letter ?
Programming -Keyless Entry Remote Transmitter
NOTE: All keyless entry remote transmitters (15K601) must be programmed at the same time. NOTE: All previous transmitter identification codes (TIC's) will be erased when programming mode is entered. NOTE: To program (or reprogram) the keyless entry remote transmitters into the generic electronic module (GEM)(14B204), perform the following steps.
Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN eight times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. If the GEM has successfully entered program mode, it will lock and unlock all the doors.
NOTE: The first TIC must be entered within 7.5 seconds of entering the program mode and additional TICs must be entered within 7.5 seconds of the first TIC. The programming mode is exited whenever the timing constraints are not met.
Press any button on a keyless entry remote transmitter, and the doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that each keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed.
If the door locks do not respond for any keyless entry remote transmitter, wait for several seconds and press the button again.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, or wait up to five minutes after step 1, to exit program mode. If a keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed (or reprogrammed), the GEM will lock and unlock all the doors one last time.
Take an have the vehicle checked for DTC'S
B1396
Power Door Lock Circuit Short to Battery
GEM
GO to Pinpoint Test B .
B1397
Power Door Unlock Circuit Short to Battery
GEM
To program ( or reprogram ) a keyless entry remote transmitter into the remote keyless entry module, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the key to ON or ACC and short the two terminals of the program connector, a two-pin connector located below the driver's side of the instrument panel at the base of the steering column. All doors should lock and then unlock. 2. Press any button on each keyless entry remote transmitter in turn. All doors should lock and then unlock. If the door locks do not respond, press the button again (up to three times maximum with the same keyless entry remote transmitter). If the door locks still fail to respond, go to Pinpoint Test A. 3. Repeat Step 2 to program additional keyless entry remote transmitters into the remote keyless entry module (up to four keyless entry remote transmitters maximum). 4. Turn key off. 5. Remove the short from the program connector. All doors should lock and then unlock. 6. Verify that the keyless entry remote transmitters have been successfully programmed by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each one, and observing that the system responds by locking and/or unlocking the doors.
Programming Electronic Door Lock Control System
NOTE: The electronic door lock control processor (14B001) erases all
previous keyless entry remote transmitter (15K601) from memory when the keyless
entry remote transmitters are programmed or reprogrammed. The electronic door
lock control processor can store up to four keyless entry remote transmitters in
memory.
To program (or reprogram) keyless entry remote transmitter into the
electronic door lock control processor, perform the following steps:
Turn ignition switch to the RUN position and momentarily short the two
terminals of the program connector taped to the wire assembly and located behind
the glove compartment. All doors should lock and then unlock. Remove shorting
pin.
Press any button on keyless entry remote transmitter. All doors should lock
and then unlock to verify the keyless entry remote transmitter has been
programmed. If door locks do not respond, press button again (up to three times
maximum with the same keyless entry remote transmitter).
Repeat the above step to program additional keyless entry remote transmitters
into the electronic door lock control processor (up to four keyless entry remote
transmitters maximum).
Turn ignition switch OFF. All doors should lock and then unlock.
1. Press LOCK button 5
times at 2 second intervals to resynchronize remote. 2. Insert key into the ignition switch. Turn ignition
to the RUN position (as far as you can go without cranking
engine). Wait for ignition chimes to stop.
3. Using the working remote, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the
remote for 4 to 10 seconds. 4. Within the specified 4 to 10 seconds, continue
pressing the UNLOCK button and then press the PANIC button ( on the programmed remote ) for 1 second and
release both buttons. A chime will sound to indicate that the remote
programming mode has been entered ( allow 3 seconds for chime to sound
). 5. Within 30 seconds of the chime, press and release the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously then press and release just the
UNLOCK button on the same remote. A chime will sound indicating the
remote has been programmed. Press and release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
simultaneously and then press the UNLOCK button on each new remote you
wish to program at this time. Locks will cycle after
each additional remote is programmed. 6. Turn the ignition OFF and remove
key. 7. Test Remotes.
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does trunk button work? panic button?
here's 2003 info:
The doors do not lock/unlock using the remote transmitter
Remote transmitter.
Driver door module (DDM).
Go To Pinpoint Test G .
SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
2003 Town Car Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Remote Transmitter Programming
Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN four times within three seconds. The locks will then lock and unlock, confirming that the program mode has been entered.
NOTE: When the first keyless entry remote transmitter is programmed, all other keyless entry remote transmitters are erased. Press any button on the transmitter to be programmed.
If additional keyless entry remote transmitters are to be programmed, repeat Step 2 within 7.5 seconds.
To exit program mode, turn the ignition to START or wait 7.5 seconds.
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turn
the key on engine off 8 times. the doors will lock and unlock. push one
of the buttons on the key fob and the doors will lock and unlock. do
this for each remote that you have. when you are done turn the key off.
the door locks will lock and unlock. the remote fob should work after
this." From My SecuriLock..
The power locks still work with the buttons inside the door, only the keyless seems to be messed up.
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