Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

The Horn Does Not Sound And/Or The Headlights Do Not Flash When The PANIC Button On The Transmitter Is Pressed




Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Symptom Troubleshooting - The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the transmitter is pressed

The horn does not sound and/or the headlights do not flash when the PANIC button on the transmitter is pressed

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the indicated DTC first.

1. Press the PANIC button.

Do the horns sound?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Go to step 2.

2. Press the horn button.

Do the horns sound?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Do the horn switch test Testing and Inspection.�

3. Turn the headlight switch ON.

Do the headlights come on?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Check the lighting circuit.�

4. Do the transmitter test Keyless Entry Transmitter Test.

Is the transmitter OK?

YES -

Substitute a known-good power window master switch and recheck. If there is still a problem, substitute a known-good MICU and recheck. If the problem goes away, replace the original power window master switch Power Window Master Switch Replacement or MICU Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation.�

NO -

Replace the transmitter.�