B1A17–RKE FOB 8 BATTERY LOW – WCM

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
Continuously.
Set Condition:
When the Wireless Control Module senses that the RKE transmitter signal is not as strong as it ought to be, this code will set.

Possible Causes

RKE TRANSMITTER

Diagnostic Test

1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
Operate the RKE transmitter in all positions several times.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.

Does the scan tool display B1A17–RKE FOB 8 BATTERY LOW?

Yes

Replace the RKE transmitter battery and retry the system. If the DTC returns, replace and program the RKE transmitter in accordance with service information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

No

The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)