Console Active Antenna

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Console Active Antenna
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The keyless entry console active antenna is located in the center console. It has a small pocket next to it where the key fob can be inserted if the key fobs battery is dead, weak, or the RF signal is being interrupted.

The purpose of the console active antenna is to send a low frequency RF challenge to a programmed key fob when the start button is pressed. The console active antenna is controlled by the RCDLR.

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