Keyless Entry System Description and Operation: Notes
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The keyless entry system is a supplementary vehicle entry device. Radio frequencies or discharged batteries may disable the system.
Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:
- The door locks
- The rear compartment lid release
- 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.