Talon AWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1997)
Keyless Entry Transmitter: Customer Interest
Keyless Entry Transmitter - Will Not Unlock Doors
NO: 23-38-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: June 27, 1997
SUBJECT:
Keyless Entry Transmitter Diagnostics
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Keyless entry transmitter(s) will not lock or unlock the doors.
DISCUSSION:
Many keyless entry transmitters have been returned and after testing have been found to operate within specifications. A large percentage were found to
have dead batteries or no batteries. Once new batteries were installed, they operated within specification.
Following are some steps to follow before condemning a keyless transmitter:
1.
Press each button on the transmitter. If the red indicator lamp illuminates when each button is pressed, the transmitter is functioning properly
(Figure 1). Further system diagnostics will be required if the doors do not lock or unlock properly.
NOTE:
THE KEY FOB TRANSMITTER DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT IF THE INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES WITH EACH
BUTTON PRESS.
2.
If the red indicator lamp does not illuminate when the buttons are pressed, check and replace the internal batteries as necessary. The new batteries
should be installed with the positive (+) side down. Use battery model CR2016.
3.
Check the transmitters function after battery replacement. If the indicator lamp does not illuminate with each button press, replace the transmitter.
