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Keyless Entry: Description and Operation






Immobilizer, Vehicles With an Access/Start Authorization Switch (E415) (Electronic Ignition Switch)

The immobilizer control is integrated either in the Comfort system central control module (J393) or in the Access/start authorization control module (J518).

The following components are also part of the immobilizer:

Ignition key with built-in transponder.

Induction coil in Access/start authorization switch (E415) (electronic ignition lock).

Engine control module (ECM).

Transmission control module (TCM).

If control module is replaced, select Guided Functions of the respective control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.