BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-32 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Odometer update
The BCU can be programmed for one of two options:
lOption 1 – no odometer error warning.
lOption 2 – odometer error warning.
In order to provide an LCD flash request to the instrument pack via the communications link, the following inputs are
checked:
lIgnition state.
lInstrument pack odometer value (via the communications link).
lBCU odometer value.
The function is only active when the ignition state is on. The maximum allowed value is 999,999 miles (1,608,999
km).If the instrument pack odometer value is greater than the maximum allowed value, the maximum value is
assumed. The BCU odometer value is stored in EEPROM. If 16 identical values of the instrument pack odometer
reading is received consecutively, the instrument pack odometer value is compared with the BCU odometer value. If
the consecutive readings from the instrument pack differ, the BCU odometer value is incremented accordingly. If the
BCU odometer value is less than the instrument pack odometer value by up to 10 km, the BCU odometer value is set
equal to the instrument pack odometer value.
If the odometer warning option is enabled, and the contents of the instrument pack odometer value buffer is identical
to, or greater than BCU odometer value
± 10 km, the BCU sends an LED flash request to the instrument pack.
In the event of a communications link failure, this function will be unable to operate.
Gear position indicator illumination
On automatic gearbox models, two variations of illumination for the gear position indicators on the selector lever can
be programmed into the BCU. In option 1, illumination is provided when the ignition is on. In option 2, illumination is
enabled when the ignition is on and the side lamps are off.
Starter relay
The BCU checks the status of the following inputs and internal BCU conditions to determine whether or not to provide
an output to enable the starter relay:
lAutostart inhibit (vehicles with automatic gearbox only).
lSecurity start inhibit (immobilisation check).
lEngine running (link to instrument pack).
lEEPROM locked (internal check).
lIDM and BCU matched.
When the BCU receives a crank signal from the ignition switch, an earth path is completed to the starter relay coil,
provided that the security system has been de-activated. If the ECM has not received a valid unlock/ remobilise signal,
the starter relay will be disengaged and the engine stopped. The BCU also receives an engine running signal from
the instrument pack, so that if the ignition key is turned to the crank position while the engine is running, the starter
motor relay will not be engaged.
If the logic conditions are correct to allow starter operation, the completion of the earth path from the starter relay coil
to the BCU energises the coil and the relay contacts close to supply battery power to the starter motor.
When the ignition switch is released from the crank position, the power supply feed from the ignition switch to the
starter relay coil is interrupted and the relay contacts open to prevent further battery feed to the starter motor.
If a communications link failure is experienced, the BCU will be prevented from detecting the 'engine running'
condition and the BCU will default to assume that the engine is not running.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-4 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Alarm system block diagram
1Body Control Unit (BCU)
2Remote handset
3Receiver
4Fuel cut off switch
5Ignition switch
6Central door locking switch
7Volumetric sensors
8Bonnet activated alarm switch
9Drivers door key lock/unlock switches
10Door latch switches 11Fuel flap release switch
12Intelligent Driver Module (IDM)
13Battery Backed Up Sounder (BBUS)
14Alarm sounder
15Vehicle horns
16Direction indicators
17Door lock actuators
18Engine Control Module (ECM)
19Starter motor
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Passive remobilisation exciter coil
The passive remobilisation exciter coil consists of a coil around the steering column lock. The coil energises to create
a magnetic field when the ignition is switched to position II.
This coil activates the handset initiating the mobilisation of the vehicle.
Input/Output
The input to the passive remobilisation exciter coil from the BCU is a 12 volts 125 kHz sinewave. The passive
remobilisation exciter coil also receives an ignition controlled power supply via fuse 20 (15 amperes) located in the
engine compartment fuse box. On receiving these signals, a magnetic field is generated which activates the handset
to produce a remobilisation signal. This remobilisation signal is transmitted to the remote receiver and onto the BCU
to allow the engine to start.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-4-15
Anti-theft status LED
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) situated in the instrument cluster indicates the condition of the anti-theft system and acts
as a warning to potential thieves that the alarm system is activated.
Input/Output
The LED has a dedicated signal from the BCU to indicate the status of the following:
lAlarm armed: The LED flashes at 10 Hz with a 50:50 duty cycle for 10 seconds, after which the LED flashes 50
ms on, 2 seconds off until the state of the system changes.
lEngine immobilised: If the engine is immobilised and the ignition is on, the LED is illuminated continuously. If the
engine is immobilised and the ignition is off, the LED flashes 50 ms on, 2 seconds off.
lAlarm tampered: If the alarm has been triggered, the LED flashes at 10 Hz with a 50:50 duty cycle.
lHandset battery low indicator: If the handset battery is low, the driver's door is open and the ignition is switched
off, the LED flashes two pulses of 50 ms on, 50 ms off, every 10 seconds.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Operation
Standard system functions
All vehicles have the following functions as standard.
lLocking.
lUnlocking.
lFuel cut off switch unlocking.
lInternal locking.
lElectric fuel flap release.
Locking
The doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the handset or by locking the vehicle from the driver's door with
the key.
In order to lock the vehicle, the following conditions must be met:
lThe driver's door is closed.
lThe ignition is off.
lThe fuel cut off switch is not tripped.
lThe bonnet is closed.
lThe vehicle is not super locked.
Depending on system configuration a mislock occurs if these conditions are not met. The doors may lock (depending
on condition not met) and the system may not fully arm, depending on configuration of the system. If a mislock occurs
an audible warning is emitted and the vehicle becomes partially armed.
Unlocking
The doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the handset or by unlocking the vehicle from the driver's
door with the key. This may unlock only the driver's door or it may unlock all doors depending on system configuration.
Fuel cut off switch unlocking
In the event that the vehicle experiences a force strong enough to actuate the switch, all the doors on the vehicle
immediately unlock. The following conditions must be met for this to occur:
lThe security system is not armed.
lThe ignition is on.
This same action causes the fuel pump to shut off and disables the Engine Control Module (ECM). In some markets,
this action may also cause the direction indicators lights to flash.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Mislock
Mislock alerts the driver that a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle because of the doors or the bonnet
not being fully closed.
There are six audible configurations for mislock:
lNo audible warning.
lAlarm sounder.
lVehicle horn.
lAlarm sounder and vehicle horn.
lBBUS.
lAlarm sounder, vehicle horn and BBUS.
When a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle, the audible warning device is switched on for 50 ms and
off for 200 ms. The BCU allows the audible warning device to operate 3 times.
Passive immobilisation
Passive immobilisation prevents the vehicle from being started unless the authorised key is used to start the vehicle.
There are only two configurations for passive immobilisation:
lpassive immobilisation not active
lpassive immobilisation active
When the ignition is switched off, the vehicle remains mobilised for up to a maximum of 5 minutes. If however the
driver's door is opened, after 2 minutes 30 seconds, the vehicle remains in a mobilised state for a further 30 seconds.
When the timer in the BCU has expired, the vehicle is immobilised.
Once the ignition is switched on, the BCU transmits a coded signal to the ECM. If the coded signal does not
correspond to the programmed code in the ECM, the ECM is inhibited and the BCU inhibits the starting circuit.
In order for passive immobilisation to occur, the following conditions must be met:
lDriver's door closed.
lFuel cut-off switch not tripped.
lKey not inserted in ignition.
Passive remobilisation
Whenever the vehicle is immobilised, passive remobilisation of the engine occurs when the ignition is switched on,
allowing the vehicle to be started.
There are three configurations for passive remobilisation:
lPassive immobilisation not active.
lPassive immobilisation active.
lEKA with super locking on receiving good passive remobilisation exciter coil signal.
The BCU controls the passive remobilisation exciter coil (located around the ignition barrel) to generate a magnetic
field which causes the handset to transmit a remobilisation signal. The BCU receives the signal and allows the vehicle
to be started. If a valid signal from the handset is not received within one minute of the ignition being switched to
position II, the BCU stops the passive coil from generating the magnetic field.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-4-21
Emergency key access
If the handset fails to operate, the engine can be remobilised by using the key to enter a unique four digit Emergency
Key Access (EKA) code.
There are three configurations for emergency key access:
lEKA not active (no immobiliser fitted).
lEKA active.
lEKA with super locking on receiving good passive remobilisation exciter coil signal.
The code is recorded on the security information card and is entered as follows:
1Using the key, turn the driver's door lock to the UNLOCK position and hold in this position for at least 5 seconds.
An audible warning is then emitted to indicate that the body control unit is ready to accept the code. Return the
key to the centre position. It is now possible to use the key to enter the separate numerical values of the four
digits that make up the EKA code.
2Enter the first digit of the code. If the first digit is 4, turn the key to the UNLOCK position 4 times. Ensure the
key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
3Enter the second digit of the code. If the second digit is 3, turn the key to the LOCK position 3 times. Ensure
the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
4Enter the third digit of the code. If the third digit is 2, turn the key to the UNLOCK position twice. Ensure the key
is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
5Enter the fourth digit of the code. If the fourth digit is 1, turn the key to the LOCK position once. Ensure the key
is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
6Finally, turn the key to the UNLOCK position and back to the centre position, a double bleep will indicate that
the code has been entered correctly. A single bleep indicates that the code has been entered incorrectly.
Then, before opening the door, wait 5 minutes for the alarm and immobiliser to be de-activated. During the 5
minute wait for the alarm and immobiliser to be de-activated, the alarm indicator LED in the instrument pack
continues to flash (one flash every 2 seconds). DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OR ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE
CAR until the full delay period has elapsed.
When the 5 minute wait has elapsed, the alarm indicator LED stops flashing. Immediately open the door, insert
the key in the ignition switch and turn the switch to position II. If the ignition switch is not turned to position II
within 30 seconds of the end of the 5 minute wait, the engine is automatically immobilised again.
The EKA code will not be recognised if there is an interval of 10 seconds or more between key turns or if the key is
held turned for 5 seconds or more during the procedure.
In some system configurations a successful EKA code entry is indicated by the audible warning device pulsing twice
for a period of 50 ms on, 200 ms off. The theft deterrent LED is switched on for 1 second, all doors unlock, the alarm
disarms and the vehicle is remobilised allowing the engine to start.
If an incorrect code is entered, an audible warning is emitted and the procedure must be repeated. Up to a maximum
of 10 attempts to enter the code is possible. After 10 attempts, the BCU will not allow any further codes to be entered
for a period of 10 minutes.
Single point entry
Single point entry (SPE) allows the driver to unlock the driver's door while leaving all other doors locked.
There are two configurations for single point entry:
lSPE not active.
lSPE active.
To use SPE, press the unlock button on the handset once. Depressing the unlock button a second time in the space
of one minute unlocks the remaining doors. SPE is also possible by turning the key in the driver's door lock to the
unlock position once. Turning the key to the unlock position again within one minute unlocks the remaining doors.
In order for SPE to operate, the following conditions must be met:
lThe ignition is off.
lAll doors are locked.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-22 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Speed related locking
For added protection the vehicle doors can automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds a specific road speed.
There are two configurations for speed related locking:
lSpeed related locking not active.
lSpeed related locking active.
Speed related locking causes the doors to automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 4 mph (7 km/h).
When the ignition is switched off, the doors are automatically unlocked. Depressing the instrument panel mounted
central door unlocking switch disables the speed related locking for the duration of the journey.
Speed related locking only activates once per ignition cycle. If speed related locking activates and a door is then
unlocked, the door does not automatically re-lock.
In order for speed related locking to activate the following conditions must be met:
lAll doors unlocked.
lEngine running.
lVehicle speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
Acclimatisation related locking
Acclimatisation related locking allows the engine to be started and then the vehicle locked with a spare key and left
unattended to allow the vehicle interior to reach the desired temperature.
There are two configurations for acclimatisation related locking:
lAcclimatisation related locking not active.
lAcclimatisation related locking active.
Once the engine is started, the vehicle is locked with a spare key at the driver's door while the engine is running.
During these conditions the alarm is not armed.
In order to activate acclimatisation related locking the following conditions must be met:
lEngine running.
lAll doors closed.
Visual warnings
The direction indicators serve as a visual indication when the alarm is triggered. The direction indicators are also used
as a visual indication during lock/unlock procedures.
There are three configurations of alarm armed/disarmed indication:
lNo direction indicators on, alarm armed/disarmed/trigger.
lDirection indicators on, alarm trigger only.
lDirection indicators on, alarm armed/disarmed/trigger.
Dependent on system configuration the direction indicators flash one short pulse to confirm that the alarm is armed
and flash two short pulses to confirm that the vehicle is super locked. If the alarm is triggered the direction indicators
operate in phase with the audible warning. When the alarm is disarmed, the direction indicators flash one long pulse.
Audible warning
An audible warning device is used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered, or a mislock has occurred, or an EKA
request has occurred, or the EKA code has been entered.
There are six audible warning configurations:
lNo sound (audible warnings disabled).
lAlarm sounder only.
lVehicle horn only.
lAlarm sounder and vehicle horn.
lBBUS only.
lAlarm sounder, vehicle horn and BBUS.