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Electronic Ignition Lock Control Unit, Component Description - GF80.57-S-6001A

Model 447 

with code XM7 (MOPF II) 

Fig 1: Electronic Ignition Lock Control Unit Components Location - Model 447 With Code XM7 (Shown On Model 447.8)
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Electronic ignition lock control unit, shown on model 447.8 

IMPORTANT The numbers on the pins indicate the pin numbering of the slots.

Overview 

This document contains information on:

General 

The electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) is located on the right, next to the steering column.

Function 

The electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) has the following tasks:

Gateway 

The processor for controlling the gateway functions also acts as an interface between the following data bus systems:

Reading in of signals 

The input parameters are read in via the following connections:

Direct line 

The following signals are read in via a direct line:

CAN connections 

The signals are read in by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via CAN. The input parameters that have been read in are evaluated by the integrated microprocessor, and the relevant components are then actuated. Signals are output via the corresponding lines and CAN connections.

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the interior CAN (CAN B):

Input and output parameters via interior CAN (CAN B) Supplemental information
Signal acquisition and actuation module (SAM) control unit (N10/1) -

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the diagnosis CAN (CAN D):

Input and output parameters via the diagnosis CAN (CAN D) Supplemental information
HERMES control unit (N112/9) -
Diagnostics connection (X11) -

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the user interface CAN (CAN HMI):

Input and output parameters via the user interface CAN (CAN HMI) Supplemental information
Instrument cluster (A76) With code JP1 (PRE-SAFE)
Head unit (A76/1) With code JP1 (PRE-SAFE)
Parameterizable special module (PSM) control unit (N2/5) -
Instrument cluster control unit (N88/1) With code RY2 (Tire pressure loss warning system on front axle and rear axle, wireless)
(N168/1) With code JK8 (Driver camera)

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the user interface CAN 2 (CAN HMI2):

Input and output parameters via the user interface CAN 2 (CAN HMI2) Supplemental information
Instrument cluster (A1) Model 447.6/7
Head unit (A26/17) With code E7M (MBUX multimedia system)
Parameterizable special module (PSM) control unit (N26/16) With code ED5 (Parameterizable special module)
With code JO3 (OLU Connect Unit)
With code ZK0 (electrohydraulic pop-up roof)
With code ZK7 (MARCO POLO equipment line)
Instrument cluster control unit (N133/1) With code JH0 (Display package)

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the periphery CAN (CAN PER):

Input and output parameters via periphery CAN (CAN PER) Supplemental information
Multifunction camera (MFK) control unit (B161/4) With code JA7 (Blind Spot Assist)
Active Brake Assist controller unit (E1/1) With code L45 (Multibeam LED with Highbeam Assist Plus)
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC electric controller unit (E2/1) With code L45 (Multibeam LED with Highbeam Assist Plus)
AIRMATIC control unit (N127) -

Input and output parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) via the suspension FlexRay (Flex E):

Input and output parameters via suspension FlexRay (Flex E) Supplemental information
Multifunction camera (MFK) control unit (B84/8) -
Active Brake Assist controller unit (B92) With code BA3 (Active Brake Assist)
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC electric controller unit (B92/1) With code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
AIRmatic control unit (N51/3) With code CA4 (AIRMATIC)
Parking system control unit (N62/3) With code EZ5 (Active Parking Assist with reversing camera
With code EZ6 (Parking Package with 360° camera)
With code JB6 (Parking Package with 360° camera)
With code JB7 (Parking Package with reversing camera)
Electric power steering (ES) control unit (N68) -
Steering column tube module control unit (N80) -

Serial bus 

The electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) is connected to the electric steering lock control unit (N26/5) via the serial bus.

Power supply of transmitter key and data exchange with transmitter key 

When the transmitter key is inserted into the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8), it switches on the inductive power transmission to supply power to the transmitter key. Encrypted data is exchanged via infrared signals between the transmitter key and the electronic ignition lock control unit (EIS) (N73/8) for identification of the transmitter key.