Sentry Key Remote Entry System
The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES) is designed to provide passive protection against unauthorized vehicle use by disabling the engine, after two (2) seconds of running, whenever an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. The SKREES is active whenever the ignition is on and does not require any customer intervention. The primary components of the system are the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM), Sentry Key (ignition key with a transponder molded into the head), indicator light, Body Control Module (BCM), and the Next Generation Controller (NGC). The SKREEM is mounted on the ignition switch/lock cylinder assembly with the molded, integral antenna mounted around the ignition housing. The indicator light, is located instrument panel switch pod, just to the right of the instrument cluster.
The SKREES is available as a factory-installed standard option on this model. Vehicles equipped with this option can be readily identified by the illumination of the security indicator in the instrument cluster for about three seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On position as a SKIS bulb test.
The SKREES includes the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:
- Powertrain Control Module - The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located in the engine compartment.
- Sentry Key Remote Entry Module - The Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) is located on the right side of the steering column near the ignition lock cylinder housing and an integral molded plastic antenna ring circles the ignition lock cylinder like a halo. The SKREEM and its antenna are concealed beneath the instrument panel steering column shrouds.
- Sentry Key Transponder - The Sentry Key transponder is contained within the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter on the ignition key.
- Security Indicator - The security indicator is integral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - OPERATION) .