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Method for operating a power sliding door and a power liftgate using remote keyless entry system

  • US 6,075,460 A
  • Filed: 09/29/1998
  • Issued: 06/13/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling the operation of at least one power sliding door and a power liftgate in a minivan, said method comprising:

  • providing a RKE system user input interface comprising a RKE transmitter and a RKE receiver;

    monitoring said RKE system for a change of state in a first control module;

    producing an actuation signal in response to a user request in said RKE system;

    receiving said actuation signal from said RKE system in a first control module;

    interpreting said actuation signal in said first control module;

    determining an action in response to said actuation signal in said first control module comprising monitoring status inputs from an ignition switch and monitoring gear position information from a transmission controller;

    broadcasting an actuation message by said first control module;

    receiving an actuation message from said first control module in a second control module; and

    directing the movement of at least one of said at least one power sliding door and said power liftgate in a second control module utilizing at least one electric motor.

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