System Description
- ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine immobilizer system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a transponder key ECU that stores the key codes of authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start the engine using an unauthorized key, the ECU sends a signal to the ECM to prohibit fuel delivery and ignition, effectively disabling the engine.
- FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
Component Outline Transponder key coil/amplifier When key is inserted in ignition key cylinder, key coil receives key's code. Then amplifier amplifies ID code and outputs it to transponder key ECU. Unlock warning switch Detects if key is in ignition key cylinder and outputs results to transponder key ECU. ECM Through SFI communication, ECM receives ID verification results from transponder key ECU. ECM also verifies ECUs. Then judgement of whether or not to immobilize engine is made. Security indicator Illuminates or starts flashing. Illumination is controlled by theft warning ECU. - SYSTEM FUNCTION
When the transponder key ECU detects that the unlock warning switch is ON, the ECU provides current to the transponder key coil and produces a faint 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 transponder key amplifier amplifies it, and then the signal is transmitted to the ECU.
The ECU matches the key's ID code with the vehicle's ID code, which is previously registered in the ECU, and then communicates the results to the ECM.
After the identification results show that the key's ID code matches the vehicle's ID code and the ECU has confirmed their match: 1) the immobilizer system does not immobilize the engine and the engine starting controls (fuel injection control and ignition control) enter standby mode; and 2) the ECU transmits a security indicator signal to the theft warning ECU (theft deterrent ECU) to turn off the security indicator.