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.
Vehicle Locking/Unlocking
To unlock, the Body Control Module is actuated by the SKREEM. The Body Control Module then sends the signal to the Central Locking Pump/Security System Module (CLP/SSM) via the Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus. The CLP/SSM pump motor starts running and supplies air pressure. The door lock actuators are pressurized. When a pressure threshold is reached in the system, the pump is switched off by an internal pressure switch. The pressure in the system is then released by the CLP/SSM and the unlocking operation is completed. The locking procedure is accomplished in a fashion opposite to the unlocking operation. However, the next time the remote control button is pressed, the CLP/SSM is also actuated by connecting it to ground by the second control lead on the SKREEM. The direction of rotation for the CLP/SSM pump motor is reversed, thereby providing the vacuum required to lock. In order to avoid unlocking the vehicle unintentionally, the vehicle is relocked by the CLP/SSM via the SKREEM. Relocking is accomplished after unlocking with the remote control when: a door is not opened within 40 seconds, the key is not inserted into the ignition lock, the interior power door lock switch is not actuated, only the liftgate is opened after unlocking. The CLP/SSM reads the signals (door contacts, trunk lid, interior power door lock switch) and actuates the power door lock actuators. The vehicle security alarm is also activated by the relocking function.
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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.
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