42C-1

GROUP 42C

WIRELESS
CONTROL MODULE
(WCM)
CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . 42C-2 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(TPMS) FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42C-10
SYSTEM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . 42C-5 WARNINGS/ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42C-12
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . 42C-5
IMMOBILIZER FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42C-9
CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION . . . . . . 42C-14
42C-2 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
M2422000100183
The wireless control module (WCM) is a system that • The ignition key has an indicator light that
integrates the keyless entry function, with which enables the driver to check if the signal is trans-
remote operation (opening/closing of all doors, open- mitted correctly or if the battery in the key is dis-
ing of trunk lid, and operation of warning function that charged. (Refer to P.42C-5.)
warns a person who intends to damage the vehicle*), • Each vehicle is provided with two ignition keys,
can be performed by operating the lock/unlock but- and up to eight ignition keys can be registered.
ton, trunk lid button or panic button on the ignition • Settings of the keyless entry function can be
key (transmitter). Also, WCM incorporates the immo- adjusted using a customization function (Refer to
bilizer function, which prohibits the starting of engine P.42C-14).
using an unauthorized key, and the tire pressure
NOTE: *: Horn sounds, and headlights and taillights
monitoring system (TPMS), which issues a warning
flash.
to a driver by illuminating or flashing the warning light .

if an abnormality to the tire pressure or the system

error is detected. WCM has the following features:
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
Multi information display TPMS
(Built in combination meter) warning light Ignition key

Panic button
Trunk lid button

Lock button
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
Indicator light
Unlock button

Reciever antenna assembly

ASC-ECU
TPMS transmitter
(Tire pressure sensor)

WCM

ETACS-ECU
ECM
TPMS transmitter
(Tire pressure sensor) AC709254AB

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 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
GENERAL INFORMATION
42C-3
Main components and functions
Parts name Functional description
WCM Controls the keyless entry functions, TPMS functions and starting of the engine
by using the following communications.
• Communications with ETACS-ECU, ECM, ASC-ECU and combination meter
via CAN
• Wireless communication with the ignition key (transponder)
• Wireless communication with the ignition key (transmitter) via the receiver
antenna assembly
Receiver antenna Receives the operation signals from the lock/unlock buttons, trunk lid button,
assembly and panic button on the ignition key (transmitter) as well as the tire pressure
signal from the TPMS transmitter. Then, transmits them to WCM.
Ignition key The ignition key (transponder) receives signals sent from WCM, certifies the
key ID code, calculates the key ID, and sends the reply data signal to WCM.
The ignition key (transmitter) also sends signals to receiver antenna assembly
when the lock/unlock/trunk lid button and the panic button on it are operated.
Combination meter (Multi Communicates with WCM via CAN. Send ignition switch status. Receives the
information display, TPMS warning request or warning information about TPMS from WCM, activates* the
warning light) TPMS warning light. Warning symbol and message is additionally displayed on
the multi information display.
ETACS-ECU Communicates with WCM via CAN. By the door lock/unlock request, trunk open
request, or panic alarm request from WCM, ETACS-ECU outputs the
lock/unlock signal, trunk open signal, or panic alarm signal. When the door
lock/unlock signal is output, ETACS-ECU flashes or illuminates the turn signal
light and dome light to notify that the lock/unlock operation is performed.
ASC-ECU Communicates with WCM via CAN. Sends the vehicle speed data.
ECM Communication with WCM via CAN. Send atmospheric pressure data..
TPMS transmitter Measure tire pressure directly, then send radio frequency signal to receiver
antenna assembly.
NOTE: .
• *: Illuminates for tire pressure warning.
• *: Flashes for about 1 minute and then continuously illuminated for TPMS malfunction warning.
.

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42C-4 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
GENERAL INFORMATION

System configuration

Ignition key Panic button TPMS transmitter

Trunk lid button
Lock button Front tire (LH) Front tire (RH)
Indicator light
Unlock button Radio
frequency
Radio signal
Antenna
frequency (transmitter)
Transmission
signal (transmittter) circuit
Rear tire (LH) Rear tire (RH)
CPU Battery
Reciever antenna
Pressure Acc. Dome light,
assembly
sensor sensor Ignition key cylinder
illumination light

Head light,
Tail light Horn
Radio
frequency CAN-B
signal communi- Door lock actuator
(transponder) cation
ETACS-ECU

Wireless control module Trunk lid latch

(WCM)
CAN-C comm-
unication
Turn-signal light
ECM

ASC-ECU

Combination meter
(Multi information display,
TPMS warning light)

AC709230AB

NOTE: In case of replacement of WCM, all keyless

ID, key ID and tire pressure sensor ID should be
re-registered using scan tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III
sub-assembly).

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 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION
42C-5
SYSTEM OPERATION
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
M2422000400195

Receiver antenna assembly

WCM

AC708642
Radio frequency signal

Transmitter
Lock button
ETACS-ECU
Panic button

Electric signal

NIC
PA

Door lock actuators (lock/unlock)

Trunk lid latch assembly
The signal causes the hazard warning light to flash once
when the doors are locked, or flash twice when unlocked (Default). Unlock button
The signal causes the dome light to extinguish when AC405616
the doors are locked, or come on for 15 seconds when unlocked. Trunk lid button
AC708689
AC709257 AB

• Up to eight key ID can be registered using scan

.

This keyless entry function has the following fea-

tures: A keyless entry system enables locking and tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III sub-assembly).
unlocking of all doors, the trunk lid from 12m (39.4 • Answerback functions
feet) away from the vehicle. The following features NOTE: The answerback function can be changed
are also available. using a customization function (Refer to
• A four-knob type transmitter with lock, unlock, P.42C-14).
trunk lid and panic buttons. • Keyless entry timer lock
• The receiver antenna assembly incorporates a NOTE: Timer of the keyless entry timer lock can
receiver and a receiving antenna. be changed using a customization function (Refer
to P.42C-14).

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42C-6 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION

DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND • The transmitter is integrated into the master key.
OPERATION The four-knob button is adopted, and the specific
.
encrypted code is transmitted as radio wave sig-
TRANSMITTER nal.
• An indicator light, which illuminates when signals
<Front view > are sent, is added on the key grip. This indicator
Lock button light informs you of the signal transmission status
Panic button
and warns you of flat battery.
• A signal transmission circuit (printed circuit) and
a battery are housed in one case. The case is
Indicator light
PA
NIC housed in the key grip, thus improving resistance
to water ingress.
Unlock button • A coin type battery, CR1620 is used in the trans-
mitter.
Trunk lid button
AC405616 • The functions of the immobilizer system are inte-
<Back view> grated (Refer to P.42C-9).
• Using a customization feature, the transmitter
button operation can be changed (Refer to
P.42B-28).
• The transmitter button operation allows the sys-
tem to operate as follows:

Three-diamond mark AC405617

AC405710 AF

KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION OPERATION TABLE (DEFAULT)

Operation of transmitter Operation of keyless entry function
Lock button Press once Lock all doors
Unlock button Press once Unlock the driver’s door
Press twice Unlock all doors
Trunk lid button Press twice (press once, Open the trunk lid
and then press again within
5 seconds)
Panic alarm Panic button Press once (press and hold Starts the panic alarm (headlights flash and
system for 1 second). horn honks for three minutes)
Lock button, Press again Stops the panic alarm in progress
unlock button,
trunk lid button
or panic button
.

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 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION
42C-7
ENCRYPTED CODE RECEIVER
The receiver is incorporated into the receiver
Transmitter lock or unlock button antenna assembly together with the receiving
ON antenna. The receiver outputs the signal which the
OFF antenna received from transmitter to WCM, and
WCM compares it with the registered encrypted
code. Only when the signal and the code match, a
Data
signal is output from WCM to ETACS-ECU. By con-
code necting the scan tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III
sub-assembly) to the data link connector, encrypted
codes of up to eight transmitters can be registered.
AC508281AB
NOTE: IA transmitter can be added without using the
Four data codes are transmitted when a switch is
scan tool. <USA only>
operated once. The encrypted code for user identifi-
cation is a combination of 0 and 1, and more than 1 .

million different combinations are available. To pre- FUNCTION FOR CONFIRMING RECEIVER
vent theft by copying signal codes, the data code ANTENNA ASSEMBLY OUTPUT AND
includes a rolling code with the encrypted code. The OPERATION
rolling code changes each time a signal is sent. When WCM receives an electric wave signal of the
.
identification code (lock/unlock signal) stored in
WCM, WCM outputs the lock/unlock signal to
ETACS-ECU. When the lock/unlock signal is input,
ETACS-ECU outputs the lock/unlock signal and, at
the same time, notifies using the light and horn that
the keyless entry is operated (answerback). The ini-
tial setting at factory for the answerback function is
as following table. Using a customization feature, the
answerback function can be changed (Refer to
P.42C-14).

FUNCTION TABLE FOR CONFIRMING KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATION (DEFAULT)

Item Operation
Doors locked Doors unlocked
ETACS-ECU (WCM) Sends lock signal Sends unlock signal
Dome light Flashes once Illuminates for 15 seconds
Turn-signal lights (RH and LH) Flashes once Flashes twice
Horn Sounds once if doors are already −
locked
.

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42C-8 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION

KEYLESS ENTRY HAZARD LIGHT The hazard answerback function that allows check-
ANSWERBACK FUNCTION ing the lock/unlock state of the door easily even in
the daytime is installed. When the LOCK signal from
Keyless entry LOCK the transmitter is input to ETACS-ECU, all doors are
transmitter OFF locked and the hazard warning light flashes once.
switch
UNLOCK When UNLOCK signal is input, all doors are
Lock relay output
ON unlocked and the hazard warning light flashes twice.
OFF
.

ON
Unlock relay output
OFF

Hazard Illuminate
warning light Extinguish

AC207001AB

KEYLESS ENTRY DOME LIGHT ANSWERBACK FUNCTION

ON
Unlock relay output

OFF
ON
Lock relay output
OFF
ON

Door lock switch

output OFF

ON
Door unlock switch
output
OFF

Illuminate
Dome light
Extinguish
b a b
a: 0.6 second c
b: 1.2 seconds
c: 15 seconds AC404883AB

When LOCK signal from the transmitter is input from KEYLESS ENTRY HORN ANSWERBACK
WCM to ETACS-ECU, all doors are locked, and the FUNCTION
dome light is turned off in synchronization with the
When WCM receives the LOCK signal from the
hazard light answerback (when the dome light is illu-
transmitter and send LOCK signal to ETACS-ECU,
minated, the light extinguishes). Also, when
all doors are locked and the horn sounds. If the
UNLOCK signal from the transmitter is input from
driver's door cannot be locked even when the key-
WCM to ETACS-ECU, all doors are unlocked, and
less entry transmitter is operated, the horn does not
the dome light illuminates for 15 seconds in synchro-
sound.
nization with the hazard light answerback.
NOTE: *: If doors are locked with the transmitter
.

when the dome light is ON while doors are opened,

the dome light is switched off in 1.2 seconds. In addi-
tion, if doors are locked with the transmitter when the
dome light is OFF, the dome light does not work.
.

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 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION
42C-9
KEYLESS ENTRY TIMER LOCK TIME OPERATION INHIBITION CONDITIONS
When none of the doors is opened within 30 seconds The operation of the system is inhibited when:
after the doors are unlocked by the keyless entry • The ignition key is in the ignition switch.
system, ETACS-ECU automatically outputs the door • Any door is open (door switch is ON). (including
lock signal to lock the doors. This function prevents door ajar)
the doors from being unlocked unexpectedly by
operation errors. Using a customization function, the THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
timer lock time can be changed (Refer to P.42C-14). Refer to GROUP 54A, Theft-alarm system P.54A-44.
.

IMMOBILIZER FUNCTION
M2422000500170
The immobilizer function prevents the engine from
starting and immobilizes the vehicle if a key other
than the key registered for that vehicle is used in an
attempt to start the engine after forced entry.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

Ignition key WCM ETACS-ECU ECM

Starter
relay
CPU CAN-B CAN-C CPU
Key ID
Ignition
Transponder
CAN
CAN
Injection
Steering lock

AC708438AC

OPERATION 3. The system is designed to be maintenance-free

1. With the ignition key turned ON, the transponder because the power source for the transponder is
(a small transmitter) integrated in the ignition key supplied by WCM. Two ignition keys are pro-
transmits its own ID code (key ID) to WCM via vided, and up to eight ignition keys can be regis-
radio wave. tered to one vehicle as needed. More than one
2. According to the sent key ID, WCM controls the trillion of ID code combinations can be registered,
ECM only when the sent ID code agrees with the and parts of them are irregularly changed when-
pre-registered one. ever the ignition key is turned ON. This feature
prevents code copying, resulting in higher secu-
rity of the system.
NOTE: In case of replacement of WCM, or loss or
addition of the ignition key, all key ID codes should
be re-registered using scan tool. (A key can be
added without using the scan tool. <USA only>)
CAUTION
Do not register the key that has already been reg-
istered for other vehicle.

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42C-10 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) FUNCTION

M2422000800029
When the tire pressure becomes under the specified
value, the TPMS function warns the driver of that
state by illuminating the TPMS warning light.

OPERATION
• The signals from the TPMS transmitter are NOTE: *: Change to continuous illumination after
received by the receiver antenna assembly and flashing for about 1 minute.
sent to WCM. • For 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to
• WCM processes input signals from each TPMS the "ON" position, WCM illuminates the TPMS
transmitter as well as vehicle speed signals from warning light to check any breaks in the TPMS
the ABS-ECU if equipped. It receives the atmo- warning light circuit.
spheric pressure signal from ECM, and when the • By connecting the scan tool to the data link con-
atmospheric pressure is low (such as at high alti- nector, data stored in WCM (data of tire pressure
tude), it calibrates the tire pressure received from and TPMS transmitter ID, the alarm status and
TPMS transmitter and makes a judgment of warning history, etc.) can be displayed and TPMS
warning. When the road tire pressure is low, it transmitter ID can be registered.
sends a warning signal causing the TPMS warn- NOTE: If the TPMS transmitter is replaced, regis-
ing light to be illuminated. When the TPMS has ter the ID codes of all the TPMS transmitters
problems, it sends a warning signal causing the again using the scan tool.
TPMS warning light to be flashed*.

TPMS WARNING LIGHT

The TPMS warning light on the combination meter illuminates
or flashes* to alert the driver by request from WCM. When the
tire pressure warning or the fault warning is activated, a warn-
ing symbol and a message are displayed on the multi informa-
tion display.
WARNING DISPLAY PATTERN OF TPMS WARNING LIGHT
AND MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY
Circumstance Warning light Multi
information
display
For 3 seconds Illuminates No indication
after the ignition
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
switch is turned to
the "ON" position
(warning light
circuit self-check)
SERVICE
TPMS problems Flashes* Symbol and
REQUIRED
"SERVICE
REQUIRED" is
AC609362 displayed
Low tire pressure Illuminates Symbol and
"LOW TIRE
PRESSURE"
is displayed

NOTE: *:Change to continuous illumination after flashing about

1 minute.

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SYSTEM OPERATION
42C-11
TIRE PRESSURE THRESHOLD VALUES
Item Tire pressure kPa (psi)
Standard pressure at 220 (32)
cold (reference)
Alarm ON pressure 174 (25.2) or less
Alarm OFF pressure 189 (27.4) or more

TPMS TRANSMITTER (TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR)

The TPMS transmitter combines the valve and tire
.

pressure sensor in a single unit. The TPMS transmit-

DATA TRANSMISSION TIMING
ters are mounted inside the tires. The TPMS trans- Vehicle status Transmission timing
mitter measures tire pressure directly with its tire
At vehicle moving once every 1 minute*
pressure sensor and sends radio frequency signals
to WCM via receiver antenna assembly. The TPMS At vehicle stationary once every 13 hours
transmitter includes acceleration sensor that senses
If a sampled pressure varies by ±10 kPa
tire rotation, and change tire pressure sampling and
(1.5psi) from the last transmitted pressure
data transmission timing when vehicle is running.
value, an additional transmission will occur.
NOTE: Use only genuine wheels. The use of
NOTE: *: Once every 15 seconds for first 30 trans-
non-genuine wheels may cause the improper instal-
mission after vehicle starts moving.
lation of the TPMS transmitters, possibly resulting in
air leakage and damage to the TPMS transmitter.
.

TIRE PRESSURE SAMPLING TIMING

Vehicle status Sampling timing
At vehicle moving once every 5 seconds
At vehicle stationary once every 1 minute
NOTE: Vehicle moving = vehicle speed: approxi-
mately 25 km/h (15 mph) or more

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42C-12 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
SYSTEM OPERATION

WARNINGS/ALARMS
M2422000900037
If the TPMS fails or the tire pressure is low, the WCM
warns the driver of that state by the TPMS warning
light and the multi information display in the combina-
tion meter.

Display Item State Warning operations Warning

contents TPMS Multi cancellation
warning light information conditions (Cancels
display warning operations
when one of the
conditions met)
Not displayed TPMS warning light The ignition Illuminates for − 3 seconds have
bulb open circuit switch is 3 seconds. passed after the
check turned from TPMS warning light is
"LOCK" lit.
(OFF) to
"ON."
a Tire pressure alarm The received Illuminates. Symbol and The received tire
tire pressure "LOW TIRE pressure value is
value is PRESSURE" over the alarm OFF
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
AC610119 AB

under the is displayed. threshold value.

alarm ON
threshold
value.

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SYSTEM OPERATION
42C-13
Display Item State Warning operations Warning
contents TPMS Multi cancellation
warning light information conditions (Cancels
display warning operations
when one of the
conditions met)
b TPMS ID not The TPMS Flashes * Symbol and ID is registered
failure stored transmitter ID "SERVICE normally.
SERVICE
REQUIRED
AC610120AB
warning is not REQUIRED" is
registered in displayed.
the WCM.
Defective Abnormality Data in the EEPROM
EEPROM of data in the of the WCM is
EEPROM of checked to be
the WCM is normal.
detected.
Problem in The signals The signal from the
signal from TPMS TPMS transmitter
reception transmitters that was warned is
cannot be received.
received
while driving
for about 20
minutes.
Defective The sensor A normal signal is
sensor failure signal received from the
is received TPMS transmitter
from the that was warned.
TPMS
transmitter.
The The The signal of normal
battery reception battery voltage is
voltage of problem received from the
the TPMS warning is TPMS transmitter
transmitter activated that was warned.
is low. because of
the low
battery
voltage of the
TPMS
transmitter.
Vehicle The vehicle The vehicle speed is
speed speed is not input.
input input.
problem
Abnormal The vehicle The normal vehicle
vehicle speed value speed value is
speed is abnormal. received.
value
NOTE: *: Change to continuous illumination after
flashing for about 1 minute.

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42C-14 WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE (WCM)
CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION

CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION
M2422000600199
By operating the ETACS system or MMCS of scan
tool MB991958, the following functions can be pro-
grammed. The programmed information is held even
when the battery is disconnected.
Adjustment Adjustment item Adjusting contents Adjusting contents
item (scan tool (scan tool MB991958
MB991958 display)
display)
Hazard answer Adjustment of the Lock:1, Unlock:2 LOCK: Flashes once, UNLOCK: Flashes
back number of keyless twice (default)
hazard warning light Lock:1, Unlock:0 LOCK: Flashes once, UNLOCK: No flash
answer back
flashes Lock:0, Unlock:2 LOCK: No flash, UNLOCK: Flash twice
Lock:2, Unlock:1 LOCK: Flash twice, UNLOCK: Flash once
Lock:2, Unlock:0 LOCK: Flash twice, UNLOCK: No flash
Lock:0, Unlock:1 LOCK: No flash, UNLOCK: Flash once
Lock:0, Unlock:0 No function
Dome light Adjustment of 0 sec 0 second (no delay shutdown time)
delay timer with interior light delay 7.5 sec 7.5 seconds
door shutdown time
15 sec 15 seconds
30 sec 30 seconds (default)
60 sec 60 seconds
120 sec 120 seconds
180 sec 180 seconds
Door unlock Door lock system All doors unlock All the doors are unlocked when the
mode driver's side door is unlocked.
Dr door unlock Only the driver's side door is unlocked
when the driver's side door is unlocked.
(default)
Auto door Auto door unlock by Disable No function (default)
unlock by P P position function Always enabled Always with function
position <Vehicles with
TC-SST>
Duration of horn Horn sounding time Short 0.01 second (default)
chirp during horn answer Long 0.02 second
back

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CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION
42C-15
Adjustment Adjustment item Adjusting contents Adjusting contents
item (scan tool (scan tool MB991958
MB991958 display)
display)
Horn chirp by Horn chirp by Not sound horn No horn answerback function
keyless keyless entry Lock any time The horn sounds when the lock button of
system <vehicles keyless entry transmitter is pressed once.
without auto light>
W lock any time The horn sounds when the lock button of
keyless entry transmitter is pressed twice.
(default)
Horn chirp by Not sound horn No horn answerback function
keyless entry Lock any time The horn sounds when the lock button of
system <vehicles keyless entry transmitter is pressed once.
with auto light>
Lock/auto ON During daytime, while the lighting switch is
in the AUTO position, the horn sounds
once when the lock is pressed once.
W lock any time The horn sounds when the lock button of
keyless entry transmitter is pressed twice.
(default)
Timer lock timer Timer lock period 30 sec 30 seconds (default)
adjustment 60 sec 60 seconds
120 sec 120 seconds
180 sec 180 seconds
Panic alarm With/without panic Disable No function
switch alarm function Enable With function (default)

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