EXTERIOR MOUNTED ACCESS DEVICE CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM

摘要

A vehicle access system utilizes an authentication code from a passive signaling device before access to the vehicle will be granted. Simple operation of a manually operated device supported on the exterior of the vehicle combined with the presence of the proper authentication code provides a vehicle owner with the desired access. Additional access functions are possible without requiring complicated actions by the vehicle owner. Additionally, security features ensure that the passive signaling device is outside of the vehicle near the entry point whenever a vehicle access command is generated.