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Table of Contens
1.SMARTRA introduction....................................................................................................................2
PIN Codes........................................................................................................................................2
2.Supported vehicles.............................................................................................................................3
3.Mechanical keys with RFID chip......................................................................................................5
Teaching...........................................................................................................................................5
4.Smartkey ...........................................................................................................................................7
Teaching...........................................................................................................................................7
5.Key information.................................................................................................................................8
6.Login..................................................................................................................................................8
7.Password Teaching/Changing............................................................................................................9
8.Neutral Mode.....................................................................................................................................9
9.Limp Home Mode...........................................................................................................................10
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1. SMARTRA introduction
The SMARTRA stands for SMARt TRansponder Antenna. The SMARTRA unit contains an
integrated inductive antenna and electronics around the ignition lock assembly.
The SMARTRA does not carry out the check of validity of transponder or the calculation of
encryption algorithm. This device is only an advanced interface, which converts the RF data flow
(radio frequency of 125 kHz) of transponder into serial communication to ECM and vice versa.
The SMARTRA communicates to a engine control module via a dedicated communications line
(called W-Line, or Immo-Line). During communication of ECM and SMARTRA the K line of ECM
cannot be used for communication. The ECM controls the communication either to SMARTRA or
diagnostic equipment on K line by switching of a multiplexer and specific communication
procedures. The multiplexer is a part of ECM hardware.
The immobilizer system consists of the ECM, the SMARTRA, the lamp and ignition keys with
built-in transponder. The ECM carries out the check of ignition key by special encryption
algorithm, which runs in the transponder and in the ECM in parallel. Only if the results are equal
the engine can be started. The data of all transponder, which are valid for the vehicle, are stored in
the ECM.
During the key teaching procedure the transponder will be programmed with vehicle specific data.
The vehicle specific data are written into the transponder memory.
PIN Codes
PIN code stands for of Product Identification Number code. The PIN code is a unique code for each
vehicle and it is programmed into ECM at production line.
PIN code is needed when the teaching new ECM and new keys, e.g.
1) When a new key is added
2) When replacing with new ECM or used ECM (neutralized ECM)
3) When a key is lost and needs to be deleted
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2. Supported vehicles
Following list shows all vehicles for which is key teaching supported:
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4. Smartkey
– The feature can be found in Smart Key Code Saving control unit (PIC, SMKCODE)
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5. Key information
6. Login
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7. Password Teaching/Changing
8. Neutral Mode
• This function serves to use already used ECU in another vehicle.
• Engine must be turned off. Key is turned to ON position.
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This function switches the car into emergency mode that is used to drive the car to workshop
in case of all keys are lost or SMARTRA module is not working properly.
The ECM informs the driver about the limp home condition by 5 times blinking for 5 second. Then
the user password can be sent to the ECM by HiCOM. The limp home can be activated also by the
ignition key. The ECM informs the driver by blinking immobilizer lamp about the limp home
condition. Then the input of user password to ECM can be done by special sequence of ignition
on/off.
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