Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Headliner and Console Antennas
The keyless entry headliner and console antennas are used for both keyless entry and vehicle starting functions. In their keyless entry function, they are used to locate any keyless entry transmitters within the vehicle. In the antennas vehicle starting function, the antennas transmit and receive the needed communications with the keyless entry transmitter to enable vehicle starting.
The keyless entry headliner antenna is located under the vehicles headliner. The console antenna is located in the vehicle center console. The use of two antennas and the placement of the antennas is to ensure complete coverage of the vehicle interior. These antennas share a driver and are controlled simultaneously by the RCDLR. When the start button is pressed, both antennas send out an identical challenge to the keyless entry transmitter.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.