Principles of Operation (How Does It Work?)

Computer Operated Locks
Each front door lock actuator contains a bipolar motor that controls the lock and unlock linkage. The lock/unlock lever of both front door interior handles use linkage to actuate the lever lock switch located inside each front door lock actuator. The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) uses only one electrical input for both lever lock switches. The GEM cannot determine whether the driver or passenger door lever lock switch was actuated. Therefore, actuating the lock feature from either front door lock button will have the same effect of locking all doors.

The door lock control switches for both front doors also use only one input to the GEM.

Both rear passenger doors contain a rear door lock actuator that controls only electric lock or unlock of the door. Actuating the lock/unlock lever at either rear passenger door will have no effect on other doors.

The panic feature of the remote transmitter sounds the vehicle horn when the vehicle is not equipped with anti-theft. If the vehicle is equipped with anti-theft feature, a separate horn sounds for the panic feature.