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ATA/Tow-Away Protection/Interior Protection Control Unit, Component Description - GF80.50-P-4131RF

Model 205 

up to model year 2019 

with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) 

with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) 

Model 253 (except 253.99) 

up to model year 2020 

with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) 

with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) 

Model 205.0/1/2/3, Model 253 shown on model 205.0 

Fig 1: Tow-Away Protection/Interior Protection Control Unit Component Location - Model 253 (Shown On Model 205.0)
G12941236Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The ATA [EDW]/two-away protection/interior protection control unit is attached to the overhead control panel control unit (N70).

Model 205.4 

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Location 

The ATA [EDW]/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit is located in the center of the center console below the cup holder.

Tasks 

The ATA [EDW]/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit has the following tasks:

Reading in of sensors and signals 

The input factors are read in via the following connections:

Direct line 

The ATA/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit reads in the signals of the following component parts via the direct lines:

Alarm system LIN 

The ATA/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit reads in the signals of the following components over the alarm system LIN:

Interior CAN 

The signals are read in by the anti-theft alarm system/emergency call system button group via the interior CAN. The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see appropriate block diagram or function schematic).

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors that have been read in are evaluated by the integrated microprocessor and the relevant components are then actuated.

Output of signals 

The signals are issued through the following connections:

Alarm system LIN 

The ATA/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit transmits the request for alarm output to the alarm siren via the alarm system LIN.

Interior CAN 

The signals are transmitted by the anti-theft alarm system/emergency call system button group via the interior CAN. The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see appropriate block diagram or function schematic).

Sending and receiving ultrasonic waves (model 205.0/1/2/3, Model 253) 

The ATA/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit monitors the vehicle interior for motion by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves. The anti-theft alarm system/emergency call system button group includes the following components:

Recognizing changes of vehicle inclination 

If the inclination sensor integrated into the ATA/tow-away protection/interior protection control unit recognizes an alarm-relevant change of inclination, an alarm is output.

  Wiring diagram for overhead control panel (OCP) control unit Model 205 (except 205.4) up to model year 2019 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) Control unit N70
Model 253 (except 253.99) up to model year 2020 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) Control unit N70
PE54.21-P-2107-97FBA
  Wiring diagram of anti-theft alarm system (ATA) Model 205.4 up to model year 2019 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) N26/3 PE80.50-P-2000-97FBA
  Wiring Diagram Of Anti-Theft Alarm System (ATA) Model 253 (except 253.99) as of model year 2020 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code P54 (Anti-Theft Protection package)
Model 253.99 as of model year 2019 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code 9O1 (Fuel cell pre-installation)
PE80.50-P-2000-97FCA 
  Wiring diagram of anti-theft alarm system (ATA) Model 205.4 up to model year 2019 with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system) with code 882 (Interior protection and tow-away protection) N26/3 PE80.50-P-2000-97FBA