RKE System - Intermittently Inoperative

File In Section: 9 - Accessories

Bulletin No.: 53-90-09

Date: December, 1995

Subject:
RKE System Inoperative (Replace Transmitter)

Models:
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan
1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport with Remote Keyless Entry (RPO AUO)

Condition

Some owners may comment that the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is inoperative intermittently. The system will not respond to the transmitter (key fob).

The range of the transmitter from the left front area (driver's side, in front of the hood) can be considerably less than from other areas of the vehicle. The driver may comment that this is a "dead area". This is a normal condition, since the signal must travel through the engine before reaching the transmitter, shortening the range.

Cause

Insufficient electrical contact with the battery inside the transmitter. The part was revised at the start of the 1996 model year.

Correction

Replace the transmitter. See below for new part numbers.

Follow the instructions in the Service Manual to program the new transmitter.

Parts Information

Important:
A small number of early 1995 vehicles, and all 1994 vehicles, contain a Prince system instead of a Lectron system. When ordering either a transmitter or receiver for any 1995 U van, refer to the parts book for the proper system. The parts are not interchangeable. The name of the system is printed on the transmitter.

This bulletin applies only to 1995 vehicles with the Lectron system.

P/N 10286021 - 2 button transmitter without power sliding door

P/N 10286022 - 3 button transmitter with power sliding door

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Labor Time

R4490 Use published labor operation time.