Section 30 (Remote Keyless Entry System): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, and 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. For 2002, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE:
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is a supplementary vehicle entry device. Radio frequencies or discharged batteries may disable system.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system allows you to operate following components:
- Door locks.
- Rear compartment lid release.
- Panic alarm (instant alarm).
- Illuminated entry lights.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system has following main components:
- RKE transmitters.
- Body Control Module (BCM).
When a button on RKE transmitter is pressed, transmitter sends a signal to BCM. BCM interprets signal and activates requested function.