Keyless Entry System Description and Operation: Notes

The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry system is used in conjunction with the door locks to unlock the vehicle. Keyless entry will lock/unlock the doors when a corresponding button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This is accomplished by the transmitter sending a radio frequency to the body control module (BCM). The BCM interprets the signal and activates the requested function. A low transmitter or vehicle battery or radio frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices, such as 2-way radios, power inverters, computers, etc., may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction. Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:

• Door locks
• Vehicle locator/panic alarm
• Illuminated entry lamps

The keyless entry system has the following components:

• Keyless entry transmitters
• BCM