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Car Alarm Activates When Opening Trunk with Key, Doors Relock When Unlocking Trunk Using Remote Keyless Entry (Replace Remote Control Door Lock Receiver)

Subject:Car Alarm Activates When Opening Trunk with Key, Doors Relock When Unlocking Trunk Using Remote Keyless Entry (Replace Remote Control Door Lock Receiver)

Models:2007-2008 Chevrolet Aveo Notchback
2007-2008 Pontiac Wave Notchback
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:



North America

8B009221

Europe

8B009172

All Other Areas (Excluding North America and Europe)

8B009202

Condition

Some customers may comment that the car alarm activates when the trunk is opened with the key. Also, some customers may comment that when they unlock the trunk with the remote key trunk open button, the doors relock.

Cause

The RKE operation software may have been erased by electrical "noise."

Correction

Replace the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Notchback) in SI.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

96870323

Receiver Asm, R/Con Dr Lk & (North America)

96870325

Receiver Asm, R/Con Dr Lk & (Europe and All Other Areas, Excluding North America)

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

R4480

Receiver, Remote Door/Rear Compartment Lock - Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time