Circuit Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When an ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and switch to ON, the transponder embedded in the head of the key is energized by the exciter coils surrounding the ignition lock cylinder. The energized transponder transmits a signal that contains its unique value, which is received by the body control module (BCM). The BCM then compares this value to a value stored in memory, learned key code. If the value is correct the BCM sends the fuel enable password via the serial data circuit to the powertrain control module (PCM).