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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description - Components

Door Lock Switch 

The door lock switch is integrated into one unit to the power window master switch.

Door Lock Knob Switch/Door Lock Actuator/Driver's Door Key Cylinder Switch 

The door lock knob switch and the door lock actuator are built into the door latch of each door. The door lock knob switch detects the lock and unlock states of the lock mechanism. The door lock actuator moves the lock mechanism back and forth between the lock and unlock position. The actuator receives lock and unlock commands from the MICU.The driver's door key cylinder switch is included in the driver's door latch assembly. In conjunction with the key cylinder, it detects the lock/unlock of the key cylinder.

Front Door Latch 

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  Driver's Door Key Cylinder Switch Door Lock Knob Switch
LOCK UNLOCK LOCK * UNLOCK
LOCK ON OFF ON OFF
Neutral OFF OFF - - - - - -
UNLOCK OFF ON OFF ON

*: Only driver's door

Rear Door Latch 

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  Door Lock Knob Switch
LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK - - - OFF
  Door Lock Knob Switch
LOCK UNLOCK
UNLOCK - - - ON

Security Hood Switch 

The security hood switch is included in the hood latch. In link with the hood latch, it detects the opening/closing of the hood.

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Hood Security Hood Switch
Open OFF
Close ON

Door Switch 

The door switch is the ON/OFF switch that detects the opening/closing of the door.

Door Door Switch
Open ON
Close OFF