Lucerne V6-3.8L (2007)
Keyless Start Antenna: All Technical Service Bulletins
Remote Keyless Entry - Inoperative/Poor Range/(TPM)
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 07-08-52-001C
Date: August 27, 2009
Subject: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Inoperative, Poor Range, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Message Displayed, Remote Vehicle Start (RVS)
(Replace/Reprogram RCDLR, Replace Antenna and Transmitters)
Models:
2006-2007 Buick Lucerne
2006-2007 Cadillac DTS
2006-2007 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-52-001B (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
Condition
Important
This bulletin does not apply to vehicles built after the following dates:
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DTS / Lucerne: 5/1/07
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Impala / Monte Carlo: 3/1/07
For vehicles built after these dates, refer to SI for diagnosis and repair information.
Some customers may comment about one or more of the following conditions:
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The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters will not program, function and/or the RKE transmitter low battery message is displayed.
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The Service Tire Monitor System message is displayed.
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The new RKE transmitter cannot be programmed.
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The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and/or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) transmitter has poor range.
Cause
Any of these concerns may be caused by an internal fault with the transmitters and/or the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)
software/hardware.
Correction
DO NOT REPLACE THE BCM.
Important
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The 2006 and 2007 Impala LS without AP8 does not have a coax antenna.
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The 2006 and 2007 Lucerne without AP3 or AP8 does not have a coax antenna.
1. Replace the RCDLR module and the RCDLR antenna using the following procedure:
Impala / Monte Carlo
1. Remove the driver's side "A" pillar molding and I/P closeout panel.
2. Unplug the speaker.
3. To expose the RCDLR antenna, partially remove the driver's side upper I/P closeout panel (near windshield).
4. Remove the clips holding the RCDLR antenna wire at the RCDLR module and along the "A" pillar.
5. Cut the old RCDLR antenna wire a minimum of 152 mm (6 in) from the button (connecting to the windshield), leaving that portion of the old
RCDLR antenna connected to the windshield.
6. Remove the I/P carrier bolt and remove the old RCDLR antenna.
7. Remove the RCDLR module.
8. Install the new RCDLR module.
9. Lay in the new RCDLR antenna and reinstall the carrier bolt.
10. Connect the new antenna to the RCDLR antenna module.
