Description & Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Cadillac Catera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is used to lock and unlock vehicle doors, trunk and release fuel door. A receiver control module is installed in trunk on left side. Transmitters consists of 4 buttons which control door lock, door unlock, fuel filler door unlock and trunk release. System also uses existing power door lock components.

Transmitter must be within 30 feet of vehicle for receiver to detect coded signal. When LOCK button is depressed, once transmitter and keyless entry receiver receives a signal with a valid vehicle access code, lock function sequence is performed. All doors and fuel filler door lock. When UNLOCK button on transmitter is pressed once, signal is received by control module. Module unlocks driver's door only, and if sun sensor indicates sufficient darkness, module activates entry lights. When UNLOCK button is pressed a second time (within 1-5 seconds of the first) remaining doors will unlock.

When fuel filler door release is depressed, fuel filler door will unlock. Depress trunk button to unlock trunk. This function is disabled if ignition switch is in RUN position.