Keyless Entry/Information Center - Inoperative

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 99-08-52-002

Date: April, 1999

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) and/or Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Inoperative (Replace RKE Module)

Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Corvette

Condition

Some customers may comment on the following conditions:

1. The remote keyless entry system (RKE) is intermittently inoperative.

2. The Driver's Information Center is inoperative or it displays the following messages intermittently and usually at start-up of the vehicle:

^ Low tire pressure.

^ Tire pressure trouble codes may occur.

Cause

When the ambient temperature of the interior is less than 10°C (50° F), some oscillating transistors may stop working. However, when the Interior warms, they begin to work with the next key cycle. The module in question is P/N 10401040.

Correction

Replace the RKE Module with P/N 10422621.

Parts Information

Part Number Description

Pressure Module
10422621 Module, Keyless Entry/Low Tire Pressure

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Description Labor Time

Module, Remote 0.6 hr - Coupe
R3012 Function Actuation 0.2 hr -
System - Replace Convertible