Module, Keyless Ignition Node (Kin): Description
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) (1) is the customer interface for ignition activation in the form of a momentary switch. Pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button is the method of activation by the customer. The KIN is located in the instrument panel to the left of the center stack, encased and secured to the instrument panel.
The KIN (1):
- Is used on the vehicles featuring "Keyless Go" system
- Is a slave module to the Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) module
- Is primarily an Input Output (I/O) device - start stop button and ignition position indication
- Contains a Low Frequency (LF) coil and other electronics to authenticate a FOBIK, in the event of a low FOBIK battery
The KIN (START) process includes:
- Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button once transitions the ignition state to ACCESSORY (ACC)
- Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button again transitions the ignition state to RUN
- Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button again transitions the ignition state to OFF
- Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button once with brake applied transitions the ignition state to START
The KIN contains four Light Emitting Diodes (LED) indicators:
- OFF
- ACC
- ON or RUN
- Engine Start/Stop button indication which is the center button backlighting
The KIN has one connector receptacle (1) on the back.