Engine Immobilizer System (W/O Smart Key System)

System Diagram:

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine immobilizer system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses the transponder key ECU assembly 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.

2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT





3. SYSTEM FUNCTION





a. When the transponder key ECU assembly detects that the key unlock warning switch is ON, the ECU provides current to the transponder key coil and produces an 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 signal is amplified by the transponder key amplifier, and the signal is transmitted to the ECU.
The ECU matches the key's ID code with the vehicle's ID code, which was previously registered in the ECU, and 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 immobilizer 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 that communicates "indicator off" to the clock. Then, the clock turns off the security indicator light.

b. The security indicator pattern is as shown (when changing from the immobilizer set status to the unset status):