KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE
1998 Pontiac Bonneville
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
General Motors Corp. - Remote Keyless Entry System
Buick; LeSabre
Oldsmobile; Eighty Eight, LSS & Regency
Pontiac; Bonneville
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
NOTE: Body Control Module (BCM) may also be referred to as
Multifunction Alarm, Lock & Lighting (MALL) module.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system consists of an RKE
transmitter and in-vehicle Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module. RFA
module receives a signal from RKE transmitter and sends a signal to
Body Control Module (BCM), to perform unlock and lock functions. RFA
module controls all other RKE functions. RKE transmitter can operate
the following functions (if equipped):
* Unlock Drivers Door
* Lock Or Unlock All Doors
* Lock & Unlock Fuel Door (Pontiac Only)
* Panic Alarm
* Interior Lighting
* Trunk Lid Release
* Programmable Automatic Door Locks (ADL)
* Programmable Delayed Locking Feature
* Programmable Seat & Outside Mirror Memory
* Programmable Perimeter Lighting Feature
Depressing UNLOCK button On RKE transmitter once, unlocks
driver’s door and illuminates interior lights (if ignition is off).
Depressing UNLOCK button a second time within 5 seconds unlocks all
doors and illuminates interior lights (if ignition is off). Depressing
LOCK button on RKE transmitter opens rear compartment. Depressing
PANIC button on RKE transmitter sounds horn and flashes lights for up
to 2 minutes. This function can be deactivated by depressing PANIC
button again, unlocking vehicle with key if equipped with Universal
Theft Deterrent (UTD) or turning on ignition.
COMPONENT LOCATION
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY COMPONENT LOCATION TABLE
Component Location
Body Control Module (BCM) ............
Under Right Side Of
Instrument Panel
Data Link Connector (DLC) ............ Under Right Side Of
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel (I/P) ........... Left Side Of Instrument
Fuse Block Panel, Behind Trim Panel
Park/Neutral Position ............ Left Side Of Transaxle,
(PNP) Switch Below EGR Valve
Remote Function Actuator ........ Right Side Of Instrument
(RFA) Module Panel, Near Rear Of Glove Box
Right Junction Block .......... Under Rear Seat, Left Side
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
NOTE: When RFA module is replaced, it is very important to follow
programming procedure carefully. Failure to do so will cause
inoperative or malfunctions in RFA system.
RFA PROGRAMMING
1) Program transmitters. See PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS.
Connect scan tool. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select
vehicle being programmed. Select Body. Select RFA. Select RFA test.
Select Set Options. Select option 0.
3) Scroll through screens until desired function is
displayed. Select each function that needs to be enabled for vehicle
application. See RPO OPTIONS FOR KEYLESS ENTRY REPROGRAMMING table.
4) Use table to select functions that are standard or
optional for particular vehicle being serviced.
5) When selecting functions on a new RFA module on a vehicle
that has Theft Deterrent (UA6), Option 3 must be selected. FACTORY USE
ONLY SPEED UP will appear as the only selection. Select NO, then EXIT.
If this function is not reset, 30 second theft lamp illumination will
be reduced to 2 seconds. Misdiagnosis of theft deterrent system may
occur.
6) Exit system. Disconnect scan tool. Program transmitters.
RPO OPTIONS FOR KEYLESS ENTRY REPROGRAMMING TABLE
Feature Buick Pontiac Oldsmobile
Central Unlocking ....... UA6 ....... UA6 ...... .....
Delayed Illumination .... STD ....... STD ........ STD
Delayed Locking ......... STD ....... STD ........ STD
Exit Lighting ........... STD ....... STD ........ STD
Illuminated Entry ...... ..... ...... C97 ........ T2T
Keyless Entry ........... AU0 ....... AU0 ........ T2T
Load Protection ......... STD ....... STD ........ STD
Lock-Out Prevention ..... STD ....... STD ........ STD
Panic ................... AU0 ....... AU0 ........ T2T
Perimeter Lighting ...... AU0 ....... AU0 ...... .....
Personalization ......... AU0 ....... AU0 ........ T2T
Programmable Auto ....... AU4 ....... AU4 ........ T2T
Door Locks
Retained Accessory Power .............. C97 ........ T2T
Theatre Lighting ........ STD ....... STD ........ STD
Transmitter Chirp ....... AU0 ....... AU0 ........ T2T
Universal Theft ......... UA6 ....... UA6 ...... .....
PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS
1) Turn ignition off. Connect fused jumper wire between Data
Link Connector (DLC) terminals No. 8 (Black/White wire) and No. 4
(Black wire). Close all doors. Turn ignition on. All door locks will
cycle. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons of one RKE transmitter.
After a 30 second delay, door locks will cycle.
2) Program any other RKE transmitter to be used by repeating
previous step. When all RKE transmitter are programmed, remove fused
jumper wire from DLC connector (before turning ignition off).
NOTE: GM Tech 1 and Tech 2 scan tools may be used to program
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. Follow screen
prompts and instructions. Use EXIT key to select function
screen display. DO NOT use YES and NO keys. This may disable
other features available.
RESYNCHRONIZING TRANSMITTERS
1) Ensure battery is in good condition by pressing panic
button of RKE transmitter. If battery is good, horn will beep and
lights flash. If horn does not beep and lights do not flash, battery
is bad or RKE transmitter is malfunctioning. It is necessary to
resynchronize transmitters if batteries are changed or if transmitter
buttons have been depressed too many times while out of range of
vehicle.
2) To resynchronize RKE transmitter with Remote Function
Actuator (RFA) module. Press and hold RKE transmitter LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons for 8 seconds, or until horn chirps and lights flash. Repeat
steps for each RKE transmitter to be resynchronized.
REMOTE ACTIVATION VERIFICATION (RAV)
Remote Activation Verification (RAV) feature allows
verification that RKE transmitter command has been received by
vehicle. Various RAV mode indicator settings may be programmed. See
RAV MODE SETTING INDICATORS table. RAV feature can be customized for
each RKE transmitter. To program an RKE transmitter for RAV mode
setting, perform the following procedures:
* Hold vehicle door lock switch down. (Doors lock)
* Press TRUNK button on RKE transmitter. (RAV stays in current
mode, verified by horn chirps)
* Press TRUNK release button on RKE transmitter. (RAV feature
changes to next mode, verified by horn chirps)
* Releasing vehicle door lock switch. (RAV programming is
terminated)
RAV MODE SETTING INDICATORS TABLE
Mode Unlock Vehicle Lock Vehicle
0 (1) .....................................................
1 ...... Flash Exterior Lights ..........................
2 .................................. Flash Exterior Lights
3 ...... Flash Exterior Lights ... Flash Exterior Lights
4 ...................................... Flash Ext. Lights
& Chirp Horn
5 ...... Flash Exterior Lights ....... Flash Ext. Lights
& Chirp Horn
(1) - For Mode 0 setting, no feedback is indicated.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK (ADL)
NOTE: Pontiac models ADL system differs from other models. Doors
will remain locked when shifted into Park. Doors will unlock
when ignition is turned to OFF position.
Automatic Door Lock (ADL) feature is programmable by operator
for 4 different lock and unlock modes. ADL programming will be
terminated if ignition voltage is lost, vehicle door is opened or
vehicle door lock button is released. When terminated, ADL feature
will remain in most recent ADL mode setting.
With ignition on, transaxle in Park and all doors closed,
press and hold vehicle door lock switch in LOCK position. While
holding vehicle door lock switch, press RKE transmitter LOCK button.
Press RKE transmitter LOCK button again to select next ADL mode.
Starting from current ADL mode, settings are selected one at time.
When cycled beyond mode 3, ADL feature will return to mode 0.
Mode 0
Auto door lock/unlock feature disabled.
Mode 1
All doors lock when transmission is shifted out of Park. No
door unlock when shifted into Park. (On Pontiac models, when ignition
switch is turned to OFF position).
Mode 2
All doors lock when shifted out of Park. Drivers door unlocks
when shifted into Park. (On Pontiac models, when ignition switch is
turned to OFF position).
Mode 3
All doors lock when shifted out of Park. All door unlock when
shifted into Park. (On Pontiac models, when ignition switch is turned
to OFF position).
DELAYED LOCKING
NOTE: Delayed Locking feature must be initially enabled with Tech
I or Tech II scan tool, to have access to this feature.
Follow screen prompts and instructions. Use EXIT key to
select function screen display. DO NOT use YES and NO keys,
this may disable other features available.
To Activate Delayed Locking Feature:
* Hold vehicle door lock switch in LOCK position.
* Press RKE transmitter UNLOCK button - all doors lock.
* Press RKE transmitter UNLOCK button again - all doors unlock.
Delayed locking is active.
To Deactivate Delayed Locking Feature:
* Hold vehicle door lock switch in LOCK position.
* Press RKE transmitter UNLOCK button - all doors unlock.
* Press RKE transmitter UNLOCK button again - all doors lock.
Delayed locking is disabled.
MEMORY SEAT & MIRRORS
Each RKE transmitter can be programmed to allow activation of
memory seat and mirrors to memory position No. 1, memory position No.
2, exit mode or disable memory feature. Perform the following steps to
program memory seat and mirror positions for each RKE transmitter.
Each RKE transmitter may be set for different memory position
functions.
1) Adjust seat and mirrors to desired positions.
2) Press SET button on memory seat and mirror controls,
(verified by a single beep).
3) Press desired position (No. 1, No. 2 or exit), within 5
seconds, (verified by a single beep).
4) Press UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter within 5 seconds,
(verified by 2 beeps).
To disable memory seat and mirror mode, repeat procedure
skipping step 3). Repeat steps for each RKE transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTING
Perimeter lighting feature illuminates headlights, park
lamps, and cornering lamps when vehicle is unlocked or locked with RKE
transmitter. This feature will only be activated if twilight sentinel
indicates it is dark outside. Perimeter lighting may be programmed for
each RKE transmitter, by performing the following steps.
To Activate Perimeter Lighting:
* Hold vehicle door lock switch down. (Doors lock).
* Press RKE panic button - perimeter lighting is disabled.
(Horn chirps 1 time).
* Press RKE panic button - perimeter lighting is enabled. (Horn
chirps 2 times).
* Release vehicle lock switch. (Perimeter lighting
illuminates).
Programming is completed.
To Deactivate Perimeter Lighting:
* Hold vehicle door lock switch down. (Doors lock).
* Press RKE panic button - perimeter lighting is enabled. (Horn
chirps 2 times).
* Press RKE panic button - perimeter lighting is disabled.
(Horn chirps 1 time).
* Release vehicle door lock switch. (Perimeter lighting
illuminates)
Programming is completed.
SYMPTOM TESTS
NOTE: Symptom tests are written specifically for use with GM Tech
I or Tech II scan tool. Generic scan tool can be used but
may have limited functions.
NOTE: Perform preliminary inspection before any symptom tests are
performed.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1) Check I/P fuse No. 1 (10-amp) located under rear passenger
seat, in right rear Power Distribution Center (PDC). If fuse is open,
locate and repair short in Orange wire circuit. Replace fuse.
2) Check all related wiring harnesses and connectors. Check
for poor ground connection at ground connector, located under rear
passenger seat, on left side of vehicle.
3) Check for proper operation and installation of aftermarket
equipment installed, which may affect other systems.
4) Perform functional test of door locks, power door lock
switches, Retained Access Power (RAP), trunk lid operation, theft
deterrent and interior lamp illumination systems. If problems exist in
any of these systems, repair as necessary.
5) Perform functional test of all Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions. If RKE transmitter does not operate or operate
a function depressed, go to appropriate system test.
SYSTEM CHECK
1) Depress door LOCK button on transmitter. All doors should
lock. If all doors do not lock, see
ALL DOORS LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM
TESTS.
2) Depress door UNLOCK button on transmitter once. Driver’s
door only should unlock. If driver’s door does not unlock, see
DRIVER’S DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under
SYSTEM TESTS.
3) Depress door UNLOCK button on transmitter twice within 4
seconds. All doors should unlock. If all doors do not unlock, see
procedures in ALL DOORS UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
under SYSTEM TESTS.
4) Depress TRUNK lid release button on transmitter. Trunk lid
release should actuate opening rear compartment. If trunk release does
not actuate, see TRUNK LID RELEASE INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under
SYSTEM TESTS.
5) Depress PANIC button on transmitter. Horns should sound
and lights should flash. If horn does not sound and lights do not
flash, see PANIC BUTTON INOPERATIVE ON TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM TESTS.
6) Depress any transmitter button. Selected function should
actuate. If selected function does not actuate, see
ALL DOORS LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER under SYSTEM
TESTS.
7) Shift transmission in and out of Park. Doors should lock
when gear selector is shifted out of Park, doors should unlock when
gear selector is shifted into Park. If lock function does not perform
as specified, see
DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK . DOORS DO
NOT UNLOCK WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK under SYSTEM TESTS.
SYSTEM TESTS
NOTE: To prevent damage to terminal, Connector Test Adaptor Kit (J
35616-A) must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure
requires checking or probing a terminal. To locate and
identify terminals, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
ALL DOORS LOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
1) Check power door lock function using door mounted switch.
If power door lock functions properly, go to next step. If power door
lock does not function properly, see POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
2) Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If power door locks
function properly, system is okay. Verify system operation. If power
door locks do not function properly, go to next step.
3) Check function with second transmitter. If doors lock, go
to step 5). If door do not lock, go to next step.
4) Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
5) Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.
DRIVER’S DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
1) Check power door unlock function using door mounted
switch. If power door lock function operates properly, go to next
step. If power door locks do not function properly, see appropriate
POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
2) Depress LOCK button on transmitter. If driver’s door
unlocks, system okay. Verify system operation.
3) Check function with second transmitter. If driver’s door
unlocks, go to step 5). If driver’s door does not unlock, go to next
step.
4) Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
5) Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.
ALL DOORS UNLOCK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
1) Check power door unlock function using door mounted
switch. If power door lock function operates properly, go to next
step. If power door locks do not function properly, see appropriate
POWER DOOR LOCKS article.
2) Depress UNLOCK button on transmitter twice within 4
seconds. If power door lock function operates properly, system okay.
Verify system operation.
3) Check function using a second transmitter. If power door
locks operate properly, go to step 5). If power door locks do not
operate properly, go to next step.
4) Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
5) Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.
TRUNK LID RELEASE INOPERATIVE WITH TRANSMITTER
1) Check trunk release function using I/P mounted switch. If
trunk lid release functions properly, go to next step. If trunk lid
release does not function properly, see POWER TRUNK & FUEL DOOR
RELEASE article.
2) Depress TRUNK RELEASE button on transmitter. If trunk
release functions properly, system is okay. Verify system operation.
If trunk release does not function properly, go to next step.
3) Check function with second transmitter. If trunk release
functions properly, go to next step. If trunk release does not
function properly, go to next step 5).
4) Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
5) Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.
PANIC BUTTON INOPERATIVE ON TRANSMITTER
1) Depress horn pad on steering wheel. If horn sounds, go to
next step. If horn does not sound, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
article.
2) Check exterior lighting. If exterior lighting functions
properly, go to next step. If exterior lighting does not function
properly, appropriate EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
3) Synchronize transmitters. See RESYNCHRONIZING TRANSMITTERS
. Depress PANIC button on transmitter. If panic function actuates,
system is okay. Verify system operation. If panic function does not
actuate, go to next step.
4) Using vehicles second transmitter, depress PANIC button.
If panic function actuates, go to step 5). If panic function does not
actuate, go to step 6).
5) Replace faulty transmitter. Depress PANIC button on
transmitter. If panic function actuates, system is okay. Verify system
operation. If panic function does not actuate, go to next step.
6) Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK.
DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK WHEN GEAR SELECTOR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK
1) If gear selector can be shifted out of Park when brake
pedal is depressed, go to next step. If gear selector cannot be
shifted out of Park when brake pedal is depressed, see SHIFT INTERLOCK
SYSTEM article.
2) Check for open or short to ground in Light Green wire
between RFA module and splice S296. If open or short was found, go to
next step. If open or short was not found, go to step 4).
3) Repair open or short to ground in Light Green wire between
RFA module and splice S296. Verify system operation.
4) Check for loose terminal connections at RFA module. If
loose connections were found, repair loose connections. Verify system
operation. If connections were okay, replace RFA module. Verify system
operation.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA) MODULE
Removal & Installation
RFA module is located under right side of instrument panel,
next to PDC. Disconnect electrical connectors. Loosen RFA mounting
bolts. Slide RFA module from bracket. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Fig. 1: Remote Keyless Entry System Wiring Diagram