Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

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A remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter can be used to recall previously set memory positions but must first be associated to that memory position. The transmitter associated with personality 1 is capable of recalling memory position 1 only. Similarly, the associated personality 2 transmitter can recall only memory position 2. Up to 8 RKE transmitters can be associated for memory position recall.

Memory recall occurs when the unlock switch is depressed on the RKE transmitter if it has been associated with a memory position. The second depression of the unlock switch, which unlocks passenger doors, does not initiate a memory recall.

A memory recall in progress does not prohibit the initiation of another memory recall; the most recently requested memory recall will be executed.

To associate a remote transmitter to a memory position, refer to Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming in HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article. To diagnose a RKE transmitter concern, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.