Hyundai Elantra HD: Description and Operation
Description
The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the
proper ignition key is used, in addition to the currently available anti-theft
systems such as car alarms, the immobilizer system aims to drastically reduce
the rate of auto theft.
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Encrypted SMARTRA type immobilizer
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Components Operations
PCM (Power Train Control Module)
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The PCM(ECM) (A) carries out a check of the ignition
key using a special encryption algorithm, which is programmed into the
transponder as well as the PCM(ECM) simultaneously. Only if the results
are equal, the engine can be started. The data of all transponders,
which are valid for the vehicle, are stored in the PCM(ECM).
ERN (Encrypted Randorn Number) value between EMS
and encrypted smartra unit is checked and the validity of coded key
is decided by EMS.
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ENCRYPTED SMARTRA unit (A)
The SMARTRA carries out communication with the built-in transponder
in the ignition key. This wireless communication runs on RF (Radio frequency
of 125 kHz). The SMARTRA is mounted behind of the crash pad close to center
cross bar.
The RF signal from the transponder, received by the antenna
coil, is converted into messages for serial communication by the SMARTRA device.
And, the received messages from the PCM(ECM) are converted into an RF signal,
which is transmitted to the transponder by the antenna.
The SMARTRA does not carry out the validity check of the
transponder or the calculation of encryption algorithm. This device is only
an advanced interface, which converts the RF data flow of the transponder into
serial communication to the PCM(ECM) and vice versa.
TRANSPONDER (Built-in keys)
The transponder has an advanced encryption algorithm. During
the key teaching procedure, the transponder will be programmed with vehicle
specific data. The vehicle specific data are written into the transponder memory.
The write procedure is once only; therefore, the contents of the transponder
can never be modified or changed.
Antenna coil
The antenna coil (A) has the following functions.
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The antenna coil supplies energy to the transponder.
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The antenna coil receives signal from the transponder.
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The antenna coil sends transponder signal to the
SMARTRA.
It is located directly in front of the steering handle
lock.
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