Continental Automotive Technologies 5WK48089 Keyless Vehicle Module User Manual
Continental Automotive GmbH Keyless Vehicle Module
user manual
Annex No.5 
Functional Description 

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FCC ID:KR55WK48089  IC:267T-5WK48089 
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Functional Description / 
User Manual 
of the 
Siemens VDO 
Keyless Vehicle Module 
type 5WK4 8079  
        5WK4 8089 

SIEMENS VDO Automotive AG    SV C BC P2 RF TG 
FCC ID:KR55WK48089  IC:267T-5WK48089 
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General functional description  
The immobilizer system is equipment which enables comfortable operation of the 
vehicle. To be able to operate the vehicle the driver only has to take the key with him. 
The vehicle communicates with the key inductively via ferrite- antennas which are 
located in the front doors, in the interior of the car and in the bumper. These ferrite 
antennas are driven by inductance with a frequency of 125 kHz. By damping the 
body sheet-metal of the car, the system's range is kept in defined limits. The range of 
the interior antennas of the vehicle is the interior of the car only. This enables the 
locating of the key. 
The door handles and the trunk lid have been equipped with contacts for the 
functions "locking" and "unlocking" the vehicle. Woken up by pulling a door handle 
the immobilizer sends a challenge 125 kHz via the corresponding inductive door 
antenna to the key. The data transmitted in the process activate the key. The key 
sends a code to the radio receiver on the control unit via radio frequency 
transmission. The control unit transmits the data to the vehicle's "electronic ignition 
starter switch (EZS)”. If this code is assessed as valid in the EZS, the vehicle will be 
unlocked.  
If a lock command is send to the control module while the vehicle is unlocked, the 
EZS and the key interchange a code via the control module and the antennas. If the 
key is in the exterior area and the code is valid, the vehicle will be locked. 
If it is intended to start the engine of a vehicle, this requires actuation of a start key.  
The interior inductive antennas are activated. This is to ensure that the key is inside 
the vehicle. If the valid code is emitted by the key, the engine will start. If the code is 
invalid, the engine will not start. 

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List of variants  
5WK4 8079  Control unit W221for ECE use 
5WK4 8089  Control unit W221 for USA use 
5WK4 8193  Ferrite  antenna 
Block diagram  
The immobilizer system consists of a control unit, the inductive antennas and the key. 
To activate the system, sensors or push-buttons are located in the doors, in the trunk 
lid and in the interior. Interaction with the vehicle is effected via the radio receiver in 
the control module, which receives the messages from the key and transmits them 
via the vehicle's CAN bus to the EZS.  
Immobilzer   
Control unit 
with radio receiver 
ID Key 
Antennas in the doors, in the 
trunk lid and in the bumper 
Electronic ignition  
starter switch 
EZS 
CAN bus 
Wiring 
harnes
s
125 kHz 

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Technical description 
Carrier frequency:    125kHz ± 5kHz 
Field strength:        <42 dµA/m in 10 m 
Modulation:     ASK 
Supply voltage:    13.5 V 
Type of battery:    car battery 
Range:     < 2.0 m 
Duty Cycle 
20 actuations of immobilizer system within 24 hours with a typical transmission time 
of 0,08 seconds. 0.07 seconds / hour. 
Transmission time T (on)      0.07 seconds / hour 
Off time T (off)        3,599.93 seconds / hour 
Duty Cycle: T (on) / T (on+off) x 100% = 0.07 / 3,600 x 100% = 0.002% 
Label Design 
Europe: 
Siemens VDO 
5WK4 8079 
USA/CAN: 
Siemens VDO 
5WK48089 
FCC ID:KR55WK48089 
IC:267T-5WK48089 
This device complies with part 15 of 
the FCC Rules and RSS-210. 
Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept interference 
received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation. 
NOTE: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the 
user's authority to operate the equipment.  

SIEMENS VDO Automotive AG    SV C BC P2 RF TG 
FCC ID:KR55WK48089                                                                                                          IC:267T-5WK48089 
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Functional description of the measurement system 
The test setup comprises the following components: 
- Control unit 
- Induktive Ferrite antennas 
-  Board for radio homologation measurements (including Wiring harness) 
-  Key (normal Mode) to verify the function (if attached/required) 
- Test box 

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FCC ID:KR55WK48089                                                                                                          IC:267T-5WK48089 
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Board for radio homologation measurement 
Main
Int
Ext
Antenna Ext  Antenna Int 1  Antenna Int 2 
GND
GND 
12V 
Place ID-
Ke
y
 here
Control unit 

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Functional description of the measurement system 
The entire setup is supplied with power via the two banana jacks on the test box: 
    Banana jack, red  : +12V DC 
  Banana jack, black : GND (ground) 
The current input (in case of operation) is  
min 0,3A/ max 0,8A av. ( min 1,5App/max 8App) 
"Main" switch: 
"Main" switch on: control unit is powered and the green LED is lighting 
"Main" switch off: control module is unpowered 
Switches "Ext" and "Int" 
"Ext" on, "Int" off: selects functional test and test of emission of external antenna 
"Ext" off, "Int" on: selects test of emission of internal antenna 
"Ext" off, "Int" off: no mode selected 
"Ext" on, "Int" on: no operation is possible when both switches are turned on 
Functional test 
1.  Select "main" switch on 
2.  green LED is lighting 
3.  Turn the switch "ext" on ( make sure switch "int" is off ) 
4.  Place the Id-key (normal Mode) within the red marked square on the board. It 
will receive the inductive telegram and answer via RF. 
5.  If an RF telegram from the ID- key is received by the control module, the red 
LED is flashing for 200ms. 
6.  As soon as the ID-Key is brought out of range (use 5m) the red LED will stop 
flashing. 
Test of emission of the exterior antenna 
1.  Select "main" switch on 
2.  Green LED is lighting 
3.  Turn the switch "ext" on ( make sure switch "int" is off ) 
4.  The control module sends every 700ms an inductive telegram via the exterior 
antenna 
5.  Measure the emission 
6.  After the test switch the switch "ext" and the main switch off. 
Test of emission of the interior antennas 
1.  Select "main" switch on 
2.  Green LED is lighting 
3.  Switch the switch "int" on (make sure switch "ext" is off ) 
4.  The control module sends every 700ms an inductive telegram via the interior 
antenna 
5.  Measure the emission 
6.  After the test switch the switch "int" and the "main" switch off.