Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Component Functions




1. Control unit
Processes the incoming signals and, if necessary, triggers an alarm.




2. Alarm readiness light
Function 1
Display of the locking state.

Function 2
Display of the operating state of the alarm system. Six display types are possible:
- Normal flashing (0.5 Hz)
- Double flashing (0.5 Hz)
- Rapid flashing (2.0 Hz)
- Rapid flashing (10.0 Hz)
- On
- Off




3. Central locking button
The doors can be locked and unlocked with the central locking button.

4. Door lock module
The door lock modules (driver's/passenger's door) each contain 5 microswitches:
- 1 switch for priming the system (ground pulse).
- 1 switch for deactivating the system (ground pulse).
- 1 switch for recognizing door closed.
- 1 switch for recognizing door locked.
- 1 switch for recognizing door secured.

5. Switch, luggage compartment lid, rear
The switch connects ground to the control unit.

6. Switch, luggage compartment lid, front
The switch connects ground to the control unit.

7. Switch, oddments tray
The switch connects ground to the control unit when the oddments tray is opened.





8. Passenger compartment monitoring sensor
The passenger compartment monitoring sensor connects ground to the control unit when movement is detected in the vehicle.

9. Alarm contact, radio
The alarm contact on the radio mounting frame connects ground to the control unit when the radio is removed from the frame.

10. Switch, convertible top compartment cover
The switch connects ground to the control unit.

11. Switch, convertible top closed
The switch connects ground to the control unit.

12. Alarm horn
In the event of an alarm, the horn is supplied with positive potential by the control unit.

NOTE: If the positive supply for the alarm horn is interrupted, the visual alarm is triggered via the direction indicator lights and the interior lights.




Induction coil 1
Signal converter 2

13. Signal converter
The signal converter obtains the transponder code from the signals sent by the transponder, and then sends this code on to the alarm control unit.

14. Transponder coil
The transponder coil reads the transponder code out of the transponder.




15. Vehicle key with radio emitter
The central locking, alarm system, and passenger-compartment monitoring are actuated with button 1.

The lock for the rear luggage compartment is opened by pressing button 2 for approx. 3 seconds.