OBD Guide

B3119

Keyless Entry Antenna 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Problems with remote start/door unlocking
  • Intermittent operation of the keyless to Jacobs accessory
  • The malfunction indicator on the instrument panel lights up

Causes

  • Broken antenna wires
  • Mechanical damage to the antenna
  • Control module malfunction
  • Short circuit in the antenna circuit
  • Wiring Harness Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the antenna wiring harness
  2. Diagnose antenna operation using an OBD-II scanner
  3. Replace the faulty antenna
  4. Check and, if necessary, replace the control module
  5. Clear error codes and check system operation

Related codes

Error B3119 by Vehicle Brand