Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Antenna - Keyless Entry: Customer Interest
Remote Keyless Entry - Inadequate/Intermittent Operation
NO: 08-08-97
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Feb. 21, 1997
SUBJECT:
RKE Inadequate/Intermittent Operation
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Less than expected range/reception (10 to 15 ft.) Or intermittent operation of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system.
DISCUSSION:
The RKE system is made up of three components; transmitter, receiver, and antenna. The RKE antenna is the most likely cause of problems related to
less than expected range/reception, intermittent operation, or apparent changes in operation with changes in weather.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04897212AA
Antenna, RKE
AR
04318028
Tape, Vinyl Foam
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a revised RKE antenna.
1.
Remove right and left instrument panel end covers.
2.
Remove left A-pillar trim.
3.
Remove instrument panel top cover.
4.
Remove 2 bottom screws from left knee bolster panel.
5.
Remove left under panel air distribution duct.
6.
Remove either I/P mounting bolt from A-pillar.
7.
Disconnect RKE antenna white 6-way connector (connector faces toward front of vehicle) from Body Control Module (BCM). Tape back or tie
strap connector to harness.
8.
Route new antenna harness, p/n 04897212AA, through gap between junction block and A-pillar.
9.
Connect new antenna to BCM.
10.
Route new antenna to top of I/P, wrap antenna with Mopar Vinyl Foam Tape, p/n 04318028, to prevent BSR's. Keep heat shrink wrapped portion
of antenna as straight as possible along top of instrument panel when installed.
11.
Secure new antenna ground eyelet under previously loosened I/P mounting bolt on A-pillar.
12.
Install I/P trim panels.
13.
Verify RKE operation.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-92-PX-90
0.4 Hrs.
