Body Electrical System

Transmitter Repair Procedures

13steps
~83min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
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Inspection

  1. Make sure the red indicator blinks when the door lock or unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
  2. Remove the battery (A) and check the voltage if the red indicator does not blink.

    Standard voltage: 3 V

  3. Install the battery (A) into the tester (09954-2P100).
  4. Press the check button. If "0.00" is displayed on the screen, the battery voltage is 2 V or less.
  5. If "L" is displayed on the screen, the battery is discharged and must be replaced.
  6. To prevent electrical discharge, turn off the power to the tester.
  7. Replace the transmitter battery with a new one if the voltage is low, then try to lock and unlock the doors using the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
  8. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is normal. If the doors do not lock or unlock, register the transmitter code, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
  9. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is normal. If the doors do not lock or unlock, replace the transmitter.
    Improper disposal of the battery can harm the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws or regulations.

Transmitter Code Registration (Using GDS)

  1. Connect the GDS DLC cable to the data link connector (16-pin) on the lower driver's side instrument panel, then turn on the GDS.
  2. Select the vehicle model, then perform "CODE SAVER".
  3. After selecting the "CODE SAVER" menu, press the "ENTER" button. The screen shown below will appear.
  4. After removing the ignition key from the key cylinder, press the "ENTER" key to move to the next code saving mode. Perform steps 1 through 4. Code saving is then complete.

Test yourself

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