System Description (from 07/2011)

THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (for Hatchback): SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

(a) The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a transponder key ECU assembly that stores the key codes of authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start the engine using an unauthorized key, the transponder key ECU assembly sends a signal to the ECM to prohibit fuel delivery and ignition, effectively disabling the engine.

2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS





3. SYSTEM FUNCTION

(a) When the transponder key ECU assembly detects that the unlock warning switch assembly is on, the transponder key ECU assembly provides current to the antenna coil and produces a weak electric wave. A transponder chip in the key grip receives the electric wave. Upon receiving the electric wave, the transponder chip outputs a key ID code signal. The transponder key coil receives this signal, the signal is amplified by the transponder key amplifier and the signal is transmitted to the transponder key ECU assembly.

(b) The transponder key ECU assembly compares the key ID code with the vehicle ID code, which was previously registered in the transponder key ECU assembly, and communicates the results to the ECM. After the identification results show that the key ID code matches the vehicle ID code and the transponder key ECU assembly has confirmed their match: 1) the engine immobiliser system is canceled and the engine starting controls (fuel injection control and ignition control) enter standby mode.

(c) The theft warning indicator light assembly blinking pattern is as shown below (when changing from the immobiliser set status to the unset status):