The immobilizer system
will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition key is used, in
addition to the currently available anti-theft systems such as car alarms,
the immobilizer system aims to drastically reduce the rate of auto
theft.
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Transponder (TP) – IMMO ECU
Communication
TP Read
Protocol
(1) |
IMMO_ECU after IGN on(or CPU Reset
cancellation) is sent Challenge to TP and confirmed Serial
Number and Signature. |
(2) |
When response of input transponder is
not correct, input is retry. |
(3) |
When response of input transponder is
correct, The data that calculate Encryption operation in the
EEPROM program compared with received data from
TP.
When Codes is same, input is
finished.
If the codes are not same, input are
continued until when codes are same.
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(4) |
If IMMO_ECU EEPROM code is not
programming, when correct transponder is inputted (CRC Check
OK), input is finished. |
(5) |
After IGN1 on(CPU Reset cancellation),
IMMO_ECU is reading the maximum 5times Transponder
Code |
(6) |
In the IGN1 ON&EMS_state=Lock state,
when received ANKNOWLEDGE, TP is re-authenticated
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2. |
TP / IMMO ECU / EMS Authentication
Flowchart
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ECM (Engine Control Module)
1. |
The ECM(PCM) (A) carries out a check of the
ignition key using a special encryption algorithm, which is
programmed into the transponder as well as the ECM simultaneously.
Only if the results are equal, the engine can be started. The data
of all transponders, which are valid for the vehicle, are stored in
the ECM.
ERN (Encrypted Randorn Number) value between
EMS and encrypted Immobilizer unit is checked and the validity of
coded key is decided by EMS.
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ENCRYPTED Immobilizer unit (A)
The Immobilizer carries
out communication with the built-in transponder in the ignition key. This
wireless communication runs on RF (Radio frequency of 125 kHz). The
Immobilizer is mounted behind of the crash pad close to center cross
bar.
The RF signal from the
transponder, received by the antenna coil, is converted into messages for
serial communication by the Immobilizer device. And, the received messages
from the PCM(ECM) are converted into an RF signal, which is transmitted to
the transponder by the antenna.
The Immobilizer does not
carry out the validity check of the transponder or the calculation of
encryption algorithm. This device is only an advanced interface, which
converts the RF data flow of the transponder into serial communication to
the ECM and vice versa.
TRANSPONDER
The transponder (A) has
an advanced encryption algorithm. During the key teaching procedure, the
transponder will be programmed with vehicle specific data. The vehicle
specific data are written into the transponder memory. The write procedure
is once only; therefore, the contents of the transponder can never be
modified or changed.
Antenna coil
The antenna coil (A) has
the following functions.
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The antenna coil supplies energy to the
transponder. |
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The antenna coil receives signal from the
transponder. |
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The antenna coil sends transponder signal to
the Immobilizer.
It is located directly on the
shroud. |