Keyless Entry System Description and Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The remote keyless entry (RKE) system allows operation of the door locks and interior lighting from outside the vehicle. Radio frequencies or discharged batteries may disable the system.
Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:
- The door locks
- The illuminated entry lamps
- The panic alarm (instant alarm)
The keyless entry system has the following main components:
- The transmitters
- The body control module (BCM)
When you press a button on a transmitter, the transmitter sends a signal to the BCM. The BCM interprets the signal and activates the requested function.