2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE liftgate wiring

BCM programming then performs those tasks and
provides features through both PCI data bus commu-
nication with other electronic modules and hard
wired outputs to a number of relays. These relays
provide the BCM with the ability to control numer-
ous high current accessory systems in the vehicle.
The BCM circuitry operates on battery current
received through fuses in the Junction Block (JB) on a
non-switched fused B(+) circuit, a fused ignition switch
output (start-run) circuit, and a fused ignition switch
output (run-accessory) circuit. This arrangement allows
the BCM to provide some features regardless of the
ignition switch position. The BCM circuitry is grounded
through the chassis beneath the center console.
The BCM monitors its own internal circuitry as
well as many of its input and output circuits, and
will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in elec-
tronic memory for any failure it detects. These DTCs
can be retrieved and diagnosed using a DRBIIItscan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
HARD WIRED INPUTS
The hard wired inputs to the BCM include the fol-
lowing:
²A/C switch signal
²Ambient temperature sensor signal
²Body control module flash enable
²Coolant level switch sense
²Door ajar switch sense (two circuits - one left
rear, and one right rear)
²Driver seat heater switch mux
²Fog lamp switch sense
²Fused B(+)
²Fused ignition switch output (run-acc)
²Fused ignition switch output (st-run)
²Ground (five circuits - two Z1, and three Z2)
²Hazard switch sense
²Headlamp switch mux
²High beam switch sense
²Hood ajar switch sense (export)
²Key-in ignition switch sense
²Liftgate ajar switch sense
²Liftgate courtesy disable
²Liftgate flip-up ajar switch sense
²Panel lamps dimmer signal
²Park lamp relay output
²Passenger seat heater switch mux
²PCI bus
²Radio control mux
²Rear window defogger switch sense
²Seat belt switch sense
²Ultralight sensor signal
²Washer fluid switch sense
²Washer pump switch sense
²Windshield wiper switch mux
²Wiper park switch sense
MESSAGING
The BCM uses the following messages received
from other electronic modules over the PCI data bus:
²Accessory Delay Control (DDM/PDM)
²Battery Temperature (PCM)
²Chime Request (EMIC, EVIC, SKIM)
²Cylinder Lock Switch Status (DDM)
²Door Ajar Status/Front Doors (DDM/PDM)
²Door Lock Status (DDM/PDM)
²Engine Model (PCM)
²Engine RPM (PCM)
²Engine Temperature (PCM)
²English/Metric Default (EMIC)
²Fuel Tank Level (PCM)
²Fuel Used/Injector Pulses (PCM)
²Panic Control (PDM)
²Programmable Features Preferences/Audible &
Optical Chirps/Headlamp Delay (EVIC)
²RKE Status (PDM)
²Vehicle Identification Number (PCM)
²Vehicle Speed (PCM)
The BCM provides the following messages to other
electronic modules over the PCI data bus:
²A/C Switch Status (PCM)
²Ambient Temperature Data (AZC/EVIC/PCM)
²Average/Instantaneous Fuel Economy (EVIC)
²Country Code (EMIC)
²Courtesy Lamp Status (DDM/PDM)
²Distance To Empty (EVIC)
²Elapsed Ignition On Timer (EVIC)
²English/Metric Status (EMIC)
²Front & Rear Door Ajar Status (EVIC)
²Front & Rear Fog Lamp Status (EMIC)
²Heated Seat Switch Status (HSM/MHSM)
²High Beam Status (EMIC)
²Ignition Off Timer (EVIC)
²Ignition Switch Position (DDM/PDM)
²Key-In Ignition Status (DDM/PDM)
²Low Beam Status (EMIC)
²Panel Lamp Status (AZC/EMIC/Radio)
²Rear Window Defogger Relay Status (DDM/
PDM)
²Remote Radio Switch Status (Radio)
²Seatbelt Status (EMIC/MHSM/MSM)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BODY CONTROL
MODULE
The hard wired inputs to and outputs from the
Body Control Module (BCM) may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
Conventional diagnostic methods may not prove
conclusive in the diagnosis of the BCM. In order to
obtain conclusive testing of the BCM, the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus net-
work and all of the electronic modules that provide
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BODY CONTROL MODULE (Continued)

(1) Confirm that the ignition switch is in the On
position.
(2) Ensure that the rear glass heating grid feed
and ground terminals are connected to the glass.
Confirm that the ground wire has continuity to
ground.
(3) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the Power Distri-
bution Center (PDC). The fuse must be tight in its
receptacles and all electrical connections must be
secure.
When the above steps have been completed and the
rear glass heating grid is still inoperative, one or
more of the following is faulty:
²Rear window defogger switch
²Rear window defogger relay
²Body Control Module (BCM)
²Rear window grid lines (all grid lines would
have to be broken or one of the feed wires discon-
nected for the entire system to be inoperative).
When the above steps have been completed and the
heated mirror glass heating grid is still inoperative,
one or more of the following is faulty:
²Body Control Module (BCM)
²Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
data bus
²Driver Door Module (DDM) or Passenger Door
Module (PDM)
²Outside rear view mirror heating grids.
If turning the rear window defogger system on pro-
duces a severe voltmeter deflection, check for a short
circuit between the rear window defogger relay out-
put and the rear glass heating grid.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
GRID
DESCRIPTION
The electrically heated rear window glass is stan-
dard equipment on this model. The liftgate flip-up
glass has two electrically conductive vertical bus bars
and a series of horizontal grid lines made of a silver-
ceramic material, which is baked on and bonded to
the inside surface of the glass. These grid lines and
the bus bars comprise a parallel electrical circuit. A
spade type terminal near the top of each bus bar
accept the connectors from the two coiled liftgate
wire harness take outs.
The grid lines and bus bars are highly resistant to
abrasion. However, it is possible for an open circuit
to occur in an individual grid line, resulting in no
current flow through the line. The grid lines can be
damaged or scraped off with sharp instruments. Care
should be taken when cleaning the glass or removing
foreign materials, decals, or stickers from the glass.Normal glass cleaning solvents or hot water used
with rags or toweling is recommended.
A repair kit is available to repair the grid lines and
bus bars, or to reinstall the heated glass terminals.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS/REAR
WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
OPERATION
The rear glass heating grid is energized and de-en-
ergized by the rear window defogger relay. The Body
Control Module (BCM) monitors the rear window
defogger switch. When the BCM receives an input
from the switch, it energizes or de-energizes the rear
window defogger relay through a hard wired control
output. The rear defogger relay switches fused bat-
tery current to the rear window grid lines through
the bus bars. The grid lines heat the rear window
glass to clear the surface of ice, snow or fog. Protec-
tion for the rear glass heating grid circuit is provided
by a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER GRID
For complete circuit diagrams, (Refer to Appropri-
ate Wiring Information). To detect breaks in the rear
glass heating grid lines, the following procedure is
required:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Turn the rear window defogger system on. The rear
window defogger switch LED indicator should light.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/HEATED GLASS/REAR WINDOW DEFOG-
GER RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
(2) Using a 12-volt DC voltmeter, contact the rear
glass heating grid vertical bus bar on the right side
of the vehicle with the negative lead. With the posi-
tive lead, contact the rear glass heating grid vertical
bus bar on the left side of the vehicle. The voltmeter
should read battery voltage. If OK, go to Step 3. If
not OK, repair the open rear window defogger relay
output circuit to the rear window defogger relay as
required.
(3) With the positive voltmeter lead still contacting
the rear glass heating grid vertical bus bar on the
left side of the vehicle, move the negative lead of the
voltmeter to a good body ground point. The voltage
reading should not change. If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, repair the ground circuit to ground as required.
(4) Connect the negative lead of the voltmeter to
the right side bus bar and touch each grid line at
midpoint C with the positive lead (Fig. 2). A reading
of approximately six volts indicates a line is good. A
reading of zero volts indicates a break in the grid
line between midpoint C and the left side rear glass
heating grid bus bar. A reading of ten to fourteen
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HEATED GLASS (Continued)

INSTALLATION - CHMSL
(1) Connect the wire harness connector.
(2) Position the CHMSL on liftgate.
(3) Install the screws attaching the CHMSL to the
liftgate.
COMBINATION FLASHER
DESCRIPTION
The combination flasher is located in the Junction
Block (JB) (Fig. 6). The JB is located underneath the
driver side of the instrument panel outboard of the
steering column. The combination flasher is a smart
relay that functions as both the turn signal system
and the hazard warning system flasher. The combi-
nation flasher contains active electronic Integrated
Circuitry (IC) elements. This flasher is designed to
handle the current flow requirements of the factory-
installed lighting. If supplemental lighting is added
to the turn signal lamp circuits, such as when towing
a trailer with lights, the combination flasher will
automatically try to compensate to keep the flash
rate the same.The combination flasher has nine blade-type termi-
nals that connect it to the vehicle electrical system.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
Because of the active electronic elements within
the combination flasher, it cannot be tested with con-
ventional automotive electrical test equipment. If the
combination flasher is believed to be faulty, test the
turn signal system and hazard warning system cir-
cuits.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING
- EXTERIOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TURN
SIGNAL & HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM). The com-
bination flasher cannot be repaired or adjusted and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The combination flasher controls the following
inputs and outputs: B(+), fused ignition switch out-
put, left turn switch sense, right turn switch sense,
hazard switch sense, left front turn signal circuit,
right front turn signal circuit, left rear turn signal
circuit and right rear turn signal circuit. Constant
battery voltage is supplied to the flasher so that it
can perform the hazard warning function, and igni-
tion switched battery voltage is supplied for the turn
signal function. However, when the flasher is idle no
current is drawn through the module. The unit does
not become active until it is provided a signal ground
from the turn signal switch, hazard warning switch
or the Body Control Module (BCM).
The IC within the combination flasher (Fig. 7) con-
tains the logic that controls the flasher operation and
the flash rate. When a bulb is burnt out, or when a
circuit for a lamp is open, the turn signal flash rate
will increase. However, an open lamp circuit or burnt
out bulb does not change the hazard warning flash
rate.
Fig. 6 Combination Flasher
1 - COMBINATION FLASHER
2 - JUNCTION BLOCK
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CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (Continued)

REMOVAL - LAMP
(1) Remove the screws attaching lamp assembly to
liftgate. (Fig. 20).
(2) Pull the lamp assembly away from the sheet-
metal at extreme outboard edges to disengage the
push pins.
(3) Separate lamp assembly harness wiring con-
nector.
(4) Remove lamp.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - BULB
(1) Install bulb in socket.
(2) Install socket and bulb assembly in lamp hous-
ing.
(3) Install lamp assembly in liftgate lamp module.
INSTALLATION - LAMP
(1) Connect bulb harness to lamp assembly.
(2) Position lamp assembly on liftgate and press
outboard fasteners in place.
(3) Install screws in lamp assembly.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws retaining the lamp housing/
trim panel to the liftgate (Fig. 21).
(2) Disconnect the wire harness for the license
plate lamps and the flip up glass switch, if equipped.
(3) Remove the license plate lamps and the flip up
glass switch, if equipped.
(4) Remove the license plate lamp housing.
Fig. 17 Low Beam Pattern
1 - LOW BEAM INTENSITY PATTERN (ISO-CANDELA CURVE)
Fig. 18 Headlamp Beam Adjustment Screw
1 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW LOCATION
Fig. 19 Headlamp Beam Adjustment
Fig. 20 License Plate Lamp Housing
1 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - LIFTGATE
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP (Continued)

COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - BULB
(1) Remove the door trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
for the service procedures.
(2) Remove the bulb socket from the lamp.
(3) Remove the bulb from the socket.
REMOVAL - LAMP
(1) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) for the
procedures.
(2) Disengage the electrical connectors.
(3) Depress the locking tabs and remove the lamp
module.
(4) Remove the bulb socket.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - BULB
(1) Install the bulb in the socket.
(2) Install the bulb socket in the lamp.
(3) Install the door trim panel.
INSTALLATION - LAMP
(1) Install the bulb socket into the lamp module.
(2) Align the lamp module with the door trim
panel.
(3) Snap the lamp module into place.
(4) Install the door panel.
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - BULB
(1) Rotate the the grab handle down.
(2) Remove the screws retaining the grab handle/
dome lens.
(3) Remove the grab handle/lens from the module.
(4) Remove the bulb from the lamp terminals.
REMOVAL - LAMP
It will be necessary to partially remove the head-
liner to remove the bulb socket.
(1) Remove the screws holding the grab handle/
lens assembly to the headliner and roof panel.(2) Lower the headliner as needed. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL) for the
service procedure.
(3) Separate the lamp socket from the headliner
and roof panel.
(4) Disconnect the wire connector.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - BULB
(1) Insert the bulb into the lamp terminals.
(2) Position the grab handle/lens on the lamp mod-
ule.
(3) Install the screws retaining the grab handle/
lens to the lamp module.
INSTALLATION - LAMP
(1) Position the lamp socket on the headliner and
roof panel.
(2) Connect the wire harness.
(3) Install the headliner.
(4) Position the grab handle/lens on the lamp mod-
ule.
(5) Install the screws retaining the grab handle/
lens into the lamp socket.
DOOR AJAR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - DOOR AJAR SWITCH
The door ajar switches are integral to the door
latch mechnicism. The front door ajar switches are
actuated by the front door latch mechanisms, and are
hard wired between a body ground and the Driver
Door Module (DDM) or the Passenger Door Module
(PDM). The rear door ajar switches are actuated by
the rear door latch mechanisms, and are hard wired
between a body ground and the Body Control Module
(BCM) through the rear door and body wire har-
nesses.
The door ajar switches cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the door latch
unit must be replaced. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/LATCH - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/LATCH - REMOVAL) for the
service procedures. For complete circuit diagrams,
refer to the appropriate wiring information.
DESCRIPTION - FLIP UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH
The liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch is integral to
the liftgate flip-up glass latch mechnicism. The lift-
gate flip-up glass ajar switch is actuated by the lift-
gate flip-up glass latch mechanism, and is hard
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wired between a body ground, the Body Control Mod-
ule (BCM) and the rear wiper motor module through
the liftgate and body wire harnesses.
The liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the
liftgate flip-up glass latch unit must be replaced.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/
TAILGATE/FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH - REMOVAL)
for the service procedures. For complete circuit dia-
grams, refer to the appropriate wiring information.
DESCRIPTION - LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
The two liftgate ajar switches are integral to the
two liftgate latch mechanisms. The two liftgate ajar
switches are actuated by the liftgate latch mecha-
nisms, and are hard wired with each other between a
body ground and the Body Control Module (BCM)
through the liftgate and body wire harnesses.
The liftgate ajar switches cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the liftgate latch
unit must be replaced. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECK-
LID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/LATCH -
REMOVAL) for the service procedures. For complete
circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate wiring
information.
OPERATION
OPERATION - DOOR AJAR SWITCH
The front door ajar switches close a path to ground
for the DDM or the PDM when a front door is
opened, and opens the ground path when a front door
is closed. The rear door ajar switches close a path to
ground for the BCM when a rear door is opened, and
opens the ground path when a rear door is closed.
The DDM, PDM, or BCM read the switch status then
send the proper switch status messages to other
modules over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. The door ajar
switch status message is used by the BCM as an
input for Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) oper-
ation.
OPERATION - FLIP UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH
The liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch can close a
path to ground for the BCM and the rear wiper
motor module when the liftgate flip-up glass is
opened, and opens the ground path when the liftgate
flip-up glass is closed. The rear wiper motor module
uses the liftgate flip-up glass ajar switch input to
control the rear wiper operation, and will park the
rear wiper blade if this input indicates that the lift-
gate flip-up glass is ajar. The BCM reads the switch
status then sends the proper switch status message
to other modules over the Programmable Communi-cations Interface (PCI) data bus network. The liftgate
flip-up glass ajar switch status message is used by
the BCM as an input for Vehicle Theft Security Sys-
tem (VTSS) operation.
OPERATION - LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
Each of the liftgate ajar switches can close a path
to ground for the BCM when the liftgate is opened,
and opens the ground path when the liftgate is
closed. The BCM reads the switch status then sends
the proper switch status message to other modules
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network. The liftgate ajar switch sta-
tus message is used by the BCM as an input for
Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) operation.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR AJAR
SWITCH
The following diagnosis and testing is only
for the chime functions. For interior lamp diag-
nosis, refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion.The driver door ajar switch is hard wired to the
Driver Door Module (DDM). The DDM communicates
the switch status to the other modules in the vehicle
on the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network. The following test will diag-
nose a faulty driver door ajar switch and circuits. For
complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate
wiring information.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Check that the interior lighting switch on the
control stalk of the left multi-function switch is not
in the dome lamp disable position. Open the driver
side front door and note whether the interior lamps
light. They should light. If OK, refer to Key-In Igni-
tion Switch in the Diagnosis and Testing section of
this group for further diagnosis of the chime warning
system. If not OK, go to Step 2.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the trim panel from the driver front
door and disconnect the 4-way door wire harness con-
nector from the front door latch connector. Check for
continuity between the ground circuit of the 4-way
door wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the ground circuit.
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DOOR AJAR SWITCH (Continued)

This vehicle also offers several customer program-
mable features, which allows the selection of several
optional electronic features to suit individual prefer-
ences. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER -
DESCRIPTION). Customer programmable feature
options affecting the power door lock system include:
²Auto Door Locks- Automatically locks all of
the vehicle doors and the liftgate when the vehicle
reaches a speed of about 24 kilometers-per-hour (15
miles-per-hour) with 10% throttle tip-in.
²Auto Unlock on Exit- Automatically unlocks
all of the vehicle doors and the liftgate when the
driver side front door is opened, if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission gear selector is in the
Park or Neutral positions. This feature is linked to
the Auto Door Locks feature, and will only occur one
time following each Auto Door Lock event.
The power lock system for this vehicle can also be
operated remotely using the standard equipment
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system radio frequency
transmitters. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
LOCKS - DESCRIPTION - REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM).
The components of the power lock system include:
²Driver Door Module (DDM)
²Passenger Door Module (PDM)
²PCI Bus Messages
²Power Lock Motors
Certain functions and features of the power lock
system rely upon resources shared with other elec-
tronic modules in the vehicle over the Programmable
Communications Interface (PCI) data bus network.
The PCI data bus network allows the sharing of sen-
sor information. This helps to reduce wire harness
complexity, internal controller hardware, and compo-
nent sensor current loads. At the same time, this sys-
tem provides increased reliability, enhanced
diagnostics, and allows the addition of many new fea-
ture capabilities. For proper diagnosis of these elec-
tronic modules or of the PCI data bus network, the
use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the appropriate diag-
nostic information are required.
The other electronic modules that may affect power
lock system operation are as follows:
²Body Control Module (BCM)- (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/BODY CONTROL/CENTRAL TIMER MOD-
ULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)- (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER
- DESCRIPTION).
²Powertrain Control Module (PCM)- (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROLMODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
Hard wired circuitry connects the power lock sys-
tem components to the electrical system of the vehi-
cle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several
wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the
vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the power lock sys-
tem components through the use of a combination of
soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectors
and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DESCRIPTION - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
A Radio Frequency (RF) type Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) system is standard factory-installed
equipment on this model. The RKE system allows
the use of a remote battery-powered radio transmit-
ter to control the power lock system. The RKE
receiver operates on non-switched battery current
through a fuse in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC), so that the system remains operational,
regardless of the ignition switch position.
In addition to Lock and Unlock buttons, the RKE
transmitters are also equipped with a Panic button.
If the Panic button on the RKE transmitter is
depressed, the horn will sound and the exterior lights
will flash on the vehicle for about three minutes, or
until the Panic button is depressed a second time, if
ignition is in the Off position. A vehicle speed of
about 24 kilometers-per-hour (15 miles-per-hour) will
also cancel the panic event.
The RKE system can also perform other functions
on this vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with the
optional Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS), the
RKE transmitter will arm the VTSS when the Lock
button is depressed, and disarm the VTSS when the
Unlock button is depressed. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - DESCRIPTION
- VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM). If the
vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory Sys-
tem, each of the two numbered and color-coded RKE
transmitters can be used to recall the stored driver
side front seat position, both outside power rear view
mirror positions, and the radio station presets for the
two assigned drivers. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER SEATS - DESCRIPTION - MEMORY SYS-
TEM).
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POWER LOCKS (Continued)

The RKE system includes two transmitters when
the vehicle is shipped from the factory, but the sys-
tem can retain the vehicle access codes of up to four
transmitters. The transmitter codes are retained in
the RKE receiver memory, even if the battery is dis-
connected. If an RKE transmitter is faulty or lost,
new transmitter vehicle access codes can be pro-
grammed into the system using a DRBIIItscan tool
and the appropriate diagnostic information.
This vehicle also offers several customer program-
mable features, which allows the selection of several
optional electronic features to suit individual prefer-
ences. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER -
DESCRIPTION). Customer programmable feature
options affecting the RKE system include:
²Remote Unlock- Allows the option of having
only the driver side front door unlock when the RKE
transmitter Unlock button is depressed the first time
and the remaining doors and the liftgate unlock
when the button is depressed a second time, or hav-
ing all doors and the liftgate unlock upon the first
depression of the RKE transmitter Unlock button.
²Remote Linked to Memory- If the vehicle is
equipped with the Memory System, this feature
allows the option of having the RKE transmitter
Unlock button activate the recall of the stored set-
tings, or having the recall function assigned solely to
the memory switch on the driver side front door trim
panel.
²Sound Horn on Lock- Allows the option of
having the horn sound a short chirp as an audible
verification that the doors have locked, or having no
audible verification.
²Flash Lights with Lock- Allows the option of
having the lights flash as an optical verification that
the doors have locked, or having no optical verifica-
tion.
This group covers the following components of the
RKE system:
²RKE Receiver
²RKE Transmitter
Certain functions and features of the RKE system
rely upon resources shared with other electronic
modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus network. The
PCI data bus network allows the sharing of sensor
information. This helps to reduce wire harness com-
plexity, internal controller hardware, and component
sensor current loads. At the same time, this system
provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics,
and allows the addition of many new feature capabil-
ities. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of
the PCI data bus network, the use of a DRBIIItscan
tool and the appropriate diagnostic information are
required.The other electronic modules that may affect RKE
system operation are as follows:
²Body Control Module (BCM)- (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/BODY CONTROL/CENTRAL TIMER MOD-
ULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Driver Door Module (DDM)- (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/DOOR MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)- (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER
- DESCRIPTION).
²Passenger Door Module (PDM)- (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/DOOR MODULE - DESCRIPTION).
²Powertrain Control Module (PCM)- (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
Hard wired circuitry connects the RKE system
components via the PDM to the electrical system of
the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to
several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout
the vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the RKE system com-
ponents through the use of a combination of soldered
splices, splice block connectors, and many different
types of wire harness terminal connectors and insu-
lators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, further
details on wire harness routing and retention, as well
as pin-out and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
COMBINATION FLASHER
The combination flasher is a smart relay that func-
tions as both the turn signal system and the hazard
warning system flasher. The combination flasher con-
tains active electronic Integrated Circuitry (IC) ele-
ments. This flasher can be energized by the BCM to
flash all of the park/turn signal/front side marker
lamps as an optical alert for the RKE panic function
and, if the Flash Lights with Lock programmable fea-
ture is enabled, as an optical verification for the RKE
lock event. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/COMBINATION FLASHER
- DESCRIPTION).
HORN RELAY
The horn relay is a electromechanical device that
switches battery current to the horn when the horn
switch grounds the relay coil. The horn relay is
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in
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