System Components: EWS

The EWS system(s) is designed to provide electronic anti-theft protection for the vehicle through the use of coded keys and coded data communication between the EWS and the engine control module. The starter and engine control module are locked out until a properly coded key is recognized and the proper code is established between the EWS and the engine control modules.

Because the starter relay is housed inside and controlled by the EWS control unit, the starter will not activate unless the EWS sees all inputs (keys, range selector switch, etc,) as correct.