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Component Description For The Electronic Ignition Lock Control Unit - GF80.57-P-6001GN

Model 166 

as of Model year 2016 

Model 292 

Shown: Model 292 

Fig 1: Electronic Ignition Lock Control Unit Components Location - Model 166 As Of Model Year 2016 (Shown On Model 292)
G14136737Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The electronic ignition lock control unit is located on the right, next to the steering column.

Tasks 

The electronic ignition lock control unit has the following tasks:

Central gateway (interface CAN) 

The electronic ignition lock control unit is the central interface for the vehicle electronics and is connected to the following bus systems:

Global variant coding 

The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits global information such as Model series and national version to the interlinked control unit via various CAN buses. The control units perform part of their configuration process to match this information.

Reading in of signals 

Signals are read in via the following connections:

Infrared 

When the transmitter key is inserted, encrypted data is exchanged via infrared signals between the transmitter key and the electronic ignition lock control unit for identification of the transmitter key.

Direct line 

The following signals are read in via direct lines:

Interior CAN 

The electronic ignition lock control unit reads in the following signals to control the central locking:

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Diagnostic CAN 

The signals are read in from the electronic ignition lock control unit via diagnostic CAN. As central interface for the vehicle electrical system, the electronic ignition lock control unit allows data exchange between vehicle control units and external diagnosis equipment.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Chassis CAN 1 

The signals are read in by the electronic ignition lock control unit via the chassis CAN 1.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Chassis CAN 2 

The signals are read in by the electronic ignition lock control unit via the chassis CAN 2.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see 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 over the following connections:

Direct line 

The following component is actuated via a direct line:

Interior CAN 

The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits the following signals to control the central locking:

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Diagnostic CAN 

The signals are sent from the electronic ignition lock control unit via diagnostic CAN. As central interface for the vehicle electrical system, the electronic ignition lock control unit allows data exchange between vehicle control units and external diagnosis equipment.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Chassis CAN 1 

The signals are transmitted to the electronic ignition lock control unit via the chassis CAN 1.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Chassis CAN 2 

The signals are transmitted to the electronic ignition lock control unit via the chassis 2.

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).

Power supply and data exchange with transmitter key 

When the transmitter key is inserted into the electronic ignition lock control unit, it switches on the inductive power transmission for power supply to the transmitter key. Encrypted data is exchanged via infrared signals between the transmitter key and the electronic ignition lock control unit for identification of the transmitter key.

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