IMMOBILIZER CONTROL SYSTEM
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IMMOBILIZER CONTROL
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
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The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the
proper ignition key is used, in addition to the currently avail-
able anti-theft systems such as car alarms, the immobilizer
system aims to drastically reduce the rate of auto theft.
1.
SMARTRA type immobilizer
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The SMARTRA system consists of a transpon-
der located in the ignition key, an antenna coil,
a SMARTRA unit, an indicator light and the
PCM(ECM).
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The SMARTRA communicates to the PCM(ECM)
(Engine Control Module) via a dedicated com-
munications line. Since the vehicle engine man-
agement system is able to control engine mobi-
lization, it is the most suitable unit to control the
SMARTRA.
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When the key is inserted in the ignition and
turned to the ON position, the antenna coil
sends power to the transponder in the ignition
key.
The transponder then sends a coded
signal back through the SMARTRA unit to the
PCM(ECM).
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If the proper key has been used, the PCM(ECM)
will energize the fuel supply system. The immo-
bilizer indicator light in the cluster will simultane-
ously come on for more than five seconds, in-
dicating that the SMARTRA unit has recognized
the code sent by the transponder.
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If the wrong key has been used and the code was
not received or recognized by the PCM(ECM) the
indicator light will continue blinking for about five
seconds until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
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If it is necessary to rewrite the PCM(ECM) to
learn a new key, the dealer needs the cus-
tomer’s vehicle, all its keys and the Hi-scan (pro)
equipped with an immobilizer program card. Any
key that is not learned during rewriting will no
longer start the engine.
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The immobilizer system can store up to four key
codes.
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If the customer has lost his key, and cannot start
the engine, contact HMC motor service station.
Antenna coil unit
Ignition key
(Has built-in transponder)
Key cylinder
SMARTRA
UNIT
PCM(ECM)
(FUEL SUPPLY
SYSTEM)
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COMPONENTS OPERATIONS
EA703DCB
PCM (POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE)
1.
The PCM(ECM) carries out a check of the ignition
key using a special encryption algorithm, which is
programmed into the transponder as well as the
PCM(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 PCM(ECM).
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