Immobilizer Antenna Coil Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The immobilizer coil assembly is located in the center console, directly beneath the transmitter pocket. If the transmitter battery is dead, weak, or the RF signal is being interrupted, the transmitter may be placed in the pocket to create a low powered coupling between the transmitter and immobilizer antenna, allowing communications to occur and enabling vehicle starting.
The immobilizer antenna coil is controlled by the BCM. The immobilizer control module is also active when learning vehicle keys.