Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08-45-98
Date: 981106
Remote Keyless Entry - Lack of Range
NO: 08-45-98
GROUP: Electrical
EFFECTIVE DATE: Nov. 6, 1998
SUBJECT:
Remote Keyless
Entry - Lack of
Range
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOV. 01, 1998 (MDH 1101XX). VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MARCH 9, 1998
(MDH 0309XX) SHOULD BE UPDATED TO A NON-ROLLING CODE RKE SYSTEM AS DESCRIBED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE
BULLETIN 08-15-98.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Lack of range using Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). RKE functions only within 5-10 feet of vehicle. Specified range should be approximately 40 feet as
measured from the center of the vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify that RKE functions, within 5-10 feet of vehicle. Operate the RKE transmitter while approximately 30 feet from the vehicle, if RKE does not
operate perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05014753AA
Antenna, RKE
AR (1)
04602269AA
Module, RKE Receiver
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-80-28-96
Inspect/Replace RKE Receiver
0.5 Hrs.
Install RKE Antenna
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves inspecting the RKE receiver module and installing an RKE antenna overlay.
1.
Remove driver's side instrument panel end cap.
2.
Disengage clips attaching trim to A-pillar by pulling on trim.
3.
Slide A-pillar trim rearward, to disengage from instrument panel top cover.
4.
Disconnect wire connectors and remove the Junction Block/BCM.
5.
Separate the Junction Block from the BCM, remove the three attaching screws and remove the RKE receiver module from the BCM.
6.
Pry open the end flap of the RKE receiver module with a small screw driver and slide out the circuit board/wire connector assembly.
