A passive entry system for a vehicle is provided that includes a
vehicle-based communication module mounted in the vehicle and a portable
communication device. The vehicle-based communication module includes a
transmitter for transmitting a challenge signal to the portable
communication device when in a polling state to determine a presence of
the portable communication device for allowing access to the vehicle. The
portable communication device includes a receiver for receiving the
challenge signal and is responsive to the challenge signal when in a
response state and non-responsive to the challenge signal when in a
non-response state.