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Description & Operation

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The remote keyless entry system has 4 main components: a Driver's Door Module (DDM) located within the driver's door, a keypad located on the driver's door, an antenna located in the wiring harness near the DDM, and a remote transmitter. The DDM may also be referred to as a Left Front Door Module (LFDM). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Keyless Entry System Components
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