Electrical System
Access and Start Authorization System
The components and functions listed in the
table are constituent parts of the access
and start authorization system.
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked
without the active deployment of the
radio remote key by using the optional
convenience features of the access and
start authorization system.
For more information on access
and start authorization, please
refer to The Phaeton
Convenience and Safety
Electronics, Self-Study Program
Course Number 896303.
Item
Description
Radio remote key
Radio-wave remote control as before, the Access/Start Control Module J518 analyses
the radio signals.
Central locking functions through the Central Control Module for Comfort System J393.
Luggage compartment remote control.
Electromechanical Locking and unlocking of the steering column when inserting and removing the key by
steering column
locking
the Access/Start Control Module J518.
Electromechanical steering column locking is off circuit as long as the key is neither
removed nor inserted.
Ignition can be activated only when the steering column is unlocked.
Access/Start
Authorization
Switch E415
Automatic resetting of the radio remote key to the neutral position after turning on the
engine.
Electrical pull-out lock: each key mechanically fits into the Access/Start Authorization
Switch E415 and can be rotated. Ignition occurs only once the key has been identified by
the Access/Start Control Module J518.
Immobilizer III
Soft start
Immobilizer III as before, acting together with the Access/Start Authorization Switch
E415, the engine control module and the electromechanical steering column locking.
Via the CAN data bus drive and the Access/Start Control Module J518.
Also for prolonged ignition switch rotation to the starting position (terminal 50 on); in the
Access/Start Authorization Switch E415 the starter is engaged only until the engine is
running, leading to improved starter protection and less noise.
Access and
start authorization
component
locations
Access/Start Control Module J518: left footwell under the carpet.
Access/Start Authorization Switch E415: on the right of the steering wheel.
Steering Column Lock Actuator N360: steering column.
Access/Start Authorization Antenna (in Rear Bumper) R136 (2): bumpers.
Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 3 R154: under shifter cover.
Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 2 R139: rear tunnel on the cable channel.
Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 R138: rear seat central armrest/ski-bag
cover.
Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna R137: modular hat rack.
Access/Start Authorization Button E408: shift-shaft covering panel.
Electronic door handles: outer door handles.
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