Continental Automotive Technologies 5WY8406 Immobilizer System 5WY8406 User Manual
Continental Automotive GmbH Immobilizer System 5WY8406
User Manual
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 User Manual  
of the 
SIEMENS VDO 
Immobiliser and remote control system 
 type 
 HMC GH 

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 
1. System Components 
The HMC GH System is a vehicle immobilisation and remote keyless entry (RKE) 
system. This system consists of a body controller module (BCM), an immobiliser 
antenna with corresponding transponder and a RKE transmitter. 
System Operation: 
The HMC GH System combines two sub-systems: an immobiliser system and a 
remote keyless entry system into one system that performs the functions of both 
modules. Remote keyless entry function is provided by the RF sub-system of the 
BCM and the RKE transmitter. On the other hand, the immobiliser function is 
provided by the LF sub-system of the BCM and the transponder located in the key. 
The operation of these functions are as follows: 
Immobiliser Operation 
The immobiliser system is a passive immobilization system.  The immobiliser 
antenna uses a magnetic couple to read the transponder’s identification code.  The 
communication between the immobiliser and transponder is encrypted.  The BCM 
compares the identification code received from the transponder with the identification 
codes stored in its non-volatile memory.  If the identification code from the 
transponder matches one of the identification codes stored in memory, the BCM 
sends a “Valid Key” message and associated “rolling code” to the Engine 
Management System controller.  If there is no match, the module sends an “Invalid 
Key” message to the Engine Management System controller. This causes the Engine 
Management System to turn off the engine. 
Remote keyless Entry: 
The RKE transmitter transmits at 315 MHz an ASK modulated data signal to the 
BCM. The RF sub-system of BCM receives this encrypted RF signal. The BCM then 
decrypts the signal and broadcasts the requested remote commands to the 
appropriate control modules in the vehicle through K-line bus. In general the following 
functions are provided: 
-  Lock the car 
-  Unlock the car 
-  Unlock the trunk of the car 

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2. Variants: 
Type designation  Difference 
5WY8406 Immobiliser antenna car line DASOM 
5WY8407 Immobiliser antenna car line PIC  
5WY8404  RKE transmitter 315 MHz 
The immobiliser antenna for car line PIC (type 5WY8407) uses the same schematic 
and pcb, but a slightly different assembly like the immobiliser antenna for car line 
DASOM (type 5WY8406).  
The assembly  differs in the value of resistor R7: 5WY8407 uses 30.1Ohm and 
5WY8406 uses 26.1Ohm  
3. Block diagram 
Immobiliser Block Diagram: 
                                                                                                  134kHz
body contol module
antenna with
transponder
processor
oscillator
demodulatorenergy supply
K-line interface
battery
engine control
Kl.15-switch
16
          1
134kHz
Block diagram RKE transmitter: 
Micro
processor
controller
ASK transmitter
BATTERY
PWM
LED
key-button
Antenna
pattern loop
Tx data
RF-Tx
BLOCK
key-button:LOCK,UNLOCK ,TRUNK
433.9MHz
315 MHz

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4. Technical Data Immobiliser system:  
Carrier frequency:        134.2 kHz ± 800Hz 
Output power/field strength:    < 42dBµA/m @ 10 metres 
Type of modulation:       FSK 
Number of channels:      1 
Power supply:        12.8 V DC 
Type of battery:        vehicle battery 
Transmission range:      5 centimeter 
5. Typical usage pattern Immobiliser  system 
50 immobiliser operations in 24 hours with a typical transmission duration of 0.425 
seconds  → 21.25 seconds transmission duration in 24 hours → 0.89 seconds 
transmission in 1 hour 
Transmitter ON  0.89    seconds / hour 
Transmitter OFF  3,599.11  seconds / hour 
Duty Cycle: TON / T (ON+OFF)  x 100% = 0.89 / 3,600 x 100 % =0.025 % 
6.1 Label Design Immobiliser for Europe  
Siemens VDO            
5WY8406 
5WY8407 
6.2 Label Design Immobiliser for USA/CAN 
Siemens VDO        
5WY8406 
IC: 267T-5WY8406 
FCC ID:KR55WY8406 
5WY8407 
IC:267T-5WY8407 
FCC ID:KR55WY8407   
This device complies with part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. 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 
that may cause undesired operation.

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7. Technical Data transmitter 
Carrier frequency:    315 MHz ± 150kHz 
Output power Europe:    < 10mW 
Modulation:    ASK 
Frequency Generation:    SAW 
Number of channels:    1 
Supply voltage:    3 V 
Battery type:    lithium, CR 2032 
Range:    < 6m 
8. Typical usage pattern RKE transmitter 
30 lock / unlock operations in 24 hours with a typical transmission duration of  
270 milliseconds → 1.25 lock / unlock operations / hour 
Transmitter ON  0.3375    seconds / hour 
Transmitter OFF  3,599.6625  seconds / hour 
Duty Cycle: TON / T (ON+OFF)  x 100% = 0.3375 / 3,600 x 100 % = 0,009 % 
9.1 Label Design transmitter for Europe 
Siemens VDO  
5WY8405 
9.2 Label Design transmitter for USA/CAN  
Siemens VDO        
5WY8404 
IC: 267T-5WY8404 
FCC ID:KR55WY8404 
This device complies with part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. 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 
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.