Where is the key sensing location for the Buick GL8?

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StIsla
07/30/25 10:22am
At the bottom center of the dashboard where it meets the floor, inside a box. GL8 key functions: The GL8 key features car unlock, lock, open trunk, and right-side electric sliding door switches. A remote key allows you to unlock and lock the doors from a distance without inserting the key into the keyhole. Its greatest advantage is that, regardless of day or night, you can conveniently unlock and lock the car from a distance without needing to locate the keyhole. Basic principle of the Buick GL8 key: The key emits a weak radio wave, which is received by the car's antenna. The electronic control unit (ECU) identifies the signal code, and the system's actuator (motor or electromagnetic coil) performs the unlock/lock action. This system mainly consists of a transmitter and a receiver.
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