2017 - 2018 ARMADA; INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED
SERVICE INFORMATION
If the Intelligent Key is stored within 15 feet of the vehicle, the BCM may continue to ?ping? the Intelligent Key keeping it awake. Keeping the Intelligent Key awake may result in
discharging its battery in a much shorter period of time than normal (premature battery discharge).
Example: The Intelligent Key should not be stored in a lock box or other storage container attached to the outside of the vehicle.
To prevent premature Intelligent Key battery discharge, store the Intelligent Key more than 15 feet from the vehicle.
If unable to store the Intelligent Key more than 15 feet from the vehicle (for example, when a vehicle is on display in the showroom); the following steps will prevent the BCM from
continuing to ?ping? the Intelligent Key:
- Disable the welcome light function using the on-board methods outlined in this bulletin, or
- Disable the welcome light function using the CONSULT-III plus methods outlined in this bulletin.
NOTE: If an Intelligent key is routinely stored within 15 feet of a vehicle while it is in dealer inventory, the Intelligent Key battery should be replaced before the vehicle is delivered to
the customer. This will ensure the customer receives Intelligent Keys without premature discharge. Intelligent Key batteries replaced for this reason are not covered under warranty.
