Keyless Entry Module: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTIONThe remote keyless entry system has four main components: The electronic control module, located under the package tray in the luggage compartment, the five-button keypad on the driver's door, the existing antenna and the four button (hand-held) transmitter.
The electronic control module performs the following functions:
- Unlocking driver's door
- Unlocking all doors
- Unlocking luggage compartment
- Locking all doors
- Automatic locking of all doors when all doors are closed, the ignition switch is in the RUN position, someone is seated in the driver's seat, and the transmission is shifted through the REVERSE position. This feature is available only on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
- Turning on interior lamps, keypad and keyhole illumination after any button on the keypad is pushed or either front door handle is lifted.
- Turn on interior lamps and keyhole illumination when using the transmitter.
- Activate and deactivate security feature which sounds horn and flashes parking lamps.
- Activates battery saver feature which removes power from convenience lamps and interior lamps 45 minutes after last input to control module.
The control module will also accept and store a temporary owners alternate entry code. Either code will then operate the system.
