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Keyless Go - W211

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Keyless Go (KG) Topic Layout
Introduction
Function & Purpose
Advantages
Identification
Customer operation
Operation overview
Components
KG CAN
Key
Control modules
Antennas
Details of operation
Module 8-1
Appendix

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KG Function & Purpose
Locking
Convenience closing of windows and roof
Unlocking
Arming and disarming the alarm
Switching on accessory circuits without starting engine
Starting engine
Stopping engine

Advantages of KG

Keyless operation
Unlikely that owner will be locked out of vehicle with KG key left inside

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Identifying KG Option
A number on the KG key
Number on a KG key starts with 175

All exterior door handles have push button for locking

Engine start/stop button on gear selector lever

Lock button (1) at trunk lid

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To Lock Vehicle:

With Keyless Go key present:


Press black button on door
handle or button (1) at trunk lid
- Convenience closing of
windows is possible only
with door buttons or infrared
(movement stops when
button is released)
- Keyless Summer opening
is not possible

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To Unlock Vehicle at Door:

With Keyless Go key present:

Pull handle to activate switch


on inside of door handle

That door will Pop open


when the handle is pulled

Note:
In selective unlocking mode, activating any door handle other than drivers will cause
global unlocking
Summer opening is only possible using infrared signal from remote control key
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To Unlock Vehicle at Trunk:
With Keyless Go key present:

Operate trunk release lever (green arrow)


Only trunk lid will unlock
Upon closing, the trunk locks
again and alarm is reset
KG will not allow trunk to latch
if a key is left inside

Activating key lock switch


(S134) will prevent KG
unlocking at trunk
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To Switch On Ignition or Start Engine:

With Keyless Go key present:


Press button once for circuit 15R
Press button twice for circuit 15
Press button a third time with
doors closed for circuit 15C

Pressing button with brake pedal


activated and gear selector in P
will start engine

Note: If key is removed after a KG start, instrument cluster warnings will


occur and engine may shut off while driving
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To Switch Off Engine:

Place transmission in P and press button

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To Adjust Seat Position
After unlocking with KG remote key:
With door open, seat can be adjusted with switches
With door closed, engine off:
Tap start button on gearshift twice, without actuating foot brake
Tap start button on gearshift once, with foot brake actuated
(starts engine)
Key-dependant seat memory
As known from SmartKey-equipped vehicles

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Operation Overview
(Example: Unlock request at drivers door)

1. With key present, switch on


inside of drivers door is
activated

2. Door handle switch is connected


to the rear door KG control
module

3. Rear door KG control module


communicates request to
Electronic ignition Switch (EIS)

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Operation Overview (cont.)
(Example: Unlock request at drivers door)
4. EIS transmits command signal to
left rear door KG control module

5. Left rear door KG control module


uses its integrated antenna to
send out a radio frequency (RF)
signal to wake up the KG key

6. Key within range of antenna


wakes up
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Operation Overview (cont.)
(Example: Unlock request at drivers door)

7. Key transmits authorization


code via RF

8. RF signal is received by rear


window antenna, which is
connected to right antenna
amplifier module

9. Right antenna amplifier module


sends signal to rear KG module
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Operation Overview (cont.)
(Example: Unlock request at drivers door)
10. Rear KG module sends key data
to EIS

11. EIS provides KG authorization.

12. EIS generates an unlock


command plus a signal to Left
Central rear door KG control module to
Locking pop open drivers door when
System handle is pulled
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KG Components in Detail

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KG Remote Control Key (A8/1)

Includes chip card function


No need to carry chip card plus remote
control key for emergency purposes
LED Integrated metal emergency key
Up to 8 KG remote control keys can be
authorized at one time
LED indicates changeover from selective to
global unlocking and vice versa
LED flashes when key responds to a wake-
up request
If LED on does not light: replace batteries

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Components on the KG CAN
Rear KG Interior compartment
module module

KG CAN

EIS

Left rear door Right rear door


KG module KG module 18
Electronic Ignition Switch (N73)

Incorporates functions performed by a separate KG control module on S, CL


and SL models.
Connected to CAN C, CAN B and the KG CAN
Determines source of locking / unlocking request in order to operate appropriate
wake-up antenna
Determines source of unlocking request in order to operate appropriate door
opening assist motor
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Rear KG Module (N102)
Located on left side of trunk area
5 connectors
Connected to KG CAN
Power supplied by F34f24 (Circuit 30)
Discrete wire to trunk lid push button switch
Controls wake-up signal from rear bumper
2 3 antenna (A2/31) and Trunk KG antenna
(A2/35)
Receives RF signal from right rear window
antenna amplifier (A2/65) and transmits it to
EIS over KG CAN

1 5 4 20
Interior Compartment Module (N103)

Located behind ashtray, center console


Integrated antenna
Connected to KG CAN
Receives signal from key to detect key inside vehicle
Power and ground supplied by Rear KG Module (N102)

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Left and Right Rear Door KG Control
Modules (N69/8 & N69/9)
Each rear door
KG control module
has an associated
antenna
Connected to KG
CAN
Antenna A2/39 Power supply for
both: F34f24
(Circuit 30)
Responsible for
operating Door
Opening Assist
Motors

Antenna A2/41
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KG Door Opening Assist Motors
M57 & M57/2 (left) and M57/1 &
M57/3 (right)
Pops door open when an
unlock request is
R accompanied by a pull on
that door handle
Not used when opening an
KG CAN unlocked door
Located next to door lock
motors (M14/5,6, 8 or 9)
L Can be checked using EIS
Actuations

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KG Door Handle (S17/19, 20, 21, 22)
KG door handle switches at each door, with discrete wiring to the rear door
KG control module located on same side of vehicle.

Unlocking grip handle (pull) microswitch Lock (push) button on each door
Black, on inner side of handle Black button on outside of
handle

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Trunk Unlocking Handle (S88/8) &
Trunk Lid Pushbutton Switch (S62/21)
Trunk Unlocking Handle
Discrete wire to rear SAM (N10/2)
Rear SAM informs EIS via CAN B
Remote trunk release operates

Trunk Lid Pushbutton Switch


Discrete wire to rear KG module (N102)
Functions as a locking request when
pressed
S88/6 provides signal to rear SAM Rear KG module informs EIS via KG
to ignore any request to open trunk CAN

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Start /Stop Switch (S2/3) &
Electronic Selector Module (N15/5)

Start / stop switch (S2/3) connected


to EIS by a discrete wire

Electronic Selector Module provides


Park position signal to EIS over
CAN C

Brake switch signal required when starting engine.


Information flow:
Brake switch > SBC hydraulic unit > Rear SAM > CAN B > EIS
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Antennas Used to Wake-up
Remote Control Key

Key in zones A, B or C will wake-up for external locking and unlocking


Key in zones D or E will wake-up for starting engine

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Interior Compartment Module with Antenna

Integrated antenna confirms that key is inside vehicle while driving

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Rear Door KG Control Module Antennas

Each rear door


KG control module
Antenna A2/39 has an associated
antenna
Antenna output
controlled by a KG
CAN signal from
EIS

Antenna A2/41
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Trunk KG Antenna (A2/35)

Located at front left of trunk area - visible when accessing spare tire
Discrete wire to rear KG module (N102)
Output controlled by rear KG module
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Rear Bumper Antenna (A2/31)

Beneath rear bumper


Discrete wire to rear KG module (N102)
Output controlled by rear KG module

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Requesting Locking & Unlocking

KG CAN

Door handle switches Rear door KG modules

Trunk switches
Rear KG module
EIS

CAN B

Rear SAM 32
Requesting Engine Start

Park

CAN C

Electronic
Selector Module
CAN B
EIS

SBC
hydraulic
unit
Rear SAM
Brake switch 33
Waking-up the Remote Control Key

Rear bumper antenna Trunk KG antenna

Dotted line =
RF signal

Rear door Interior


Rear KG KG compartment
module modules module

EIS KG CAN 34
Remote Control Key Replies

Right antenna
amplifier module

Rear window
antenna

KG CAN
Rear KG
module EIS
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When Locking or Unlocking is Authorized:

CAN B Command to lock, unlock


or operate remote trunk
release

KG CAN
Rear
(When unlocking) door KG
control
module

KG
Door
Opening
Assist
Motor
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Engine Start Authorization

Electronic
Steering Lock

ME-SFI control
module
CAN C
EIS

Note: Engine shut-off request does not require EIS to authorize the remote control key

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KG Locking / Unlocking Notes
In selective unlocking mode: if any door handle except the drivers door
handle is grasped by the holder of the KG key, the vehicle will unlock
globally
If unlocked using KG, the vehicle will re-lock after 30-40 seconds if no
door is opened
Summer opening is only possible using infrared signal from remote
control key
Convenience closing not possible from trunk switch

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W211 Keyless Go (KG)
Group: 80.61
Control unit designation: N73
U.S. Introduction: MY2003
Major components: Master keys
Pushbutton start/stop switch
Door antennas
Interior compartment module/antenna
Trunk area antenna
Rear bumper antenna
Door handle switches
Door open assist solenoids (1 per door)
Trunk switch
CAN(s) used CAN B, CAN C, KG CAN
Mils: no
Warning messages in ICM? Yes
DTC capable? Yes
Control unit adaptation? Assign transmitter card to key track
Requires control unit adaptation in: ICM
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Acronyms Used in This Presentation
CAN Controller Area Network
DAS Diagnostic Assistance System
DCM Door Control Module
DTB Dealer Technical Bulletin
ECM Engine Control Module
EIS Electronic Ignition Switch
ESL Electronic Steering Lock
ESM Electronic Selector Module
IC(M) Instrument Cluster (Module)
KG Keyless Go
LED Light Emitting Diode
RF Right Front
SAM Signal Acquisition Module
SDS Star Diagnosis System

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Appendix
MBUSA Technical Training website:
http://www.mbusatechtraining.com/home.asp > Information Access
Http://www.Marquardt.De/englisch/haupt_frame.Html (The maker of
the R209 / W211 KG system)
WIS group 80.61 for the particular model
Unlocking function: GF80.61-P-2009T (W211)
Locking function: GF80.61-P-2010T (W211)
NETSTAR information
W211 Self-Study material

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