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Access/Start Authorization Overview






Access/Start Authorization Overview






1 - Antenna Contact Point Coverage Area

2 - Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle

The following components are integrated in front passenger exterior door handle:

Front passenger access/start authorization antenna (R135)

Front passenger exterior door handle touch sensor (G416)

Removing and installing passenger-side outside door handle, refer to=> [ Passenger Outside Door Handle ] Passenger Outside Door Handle.

Checking the Front passenger access/start authorization antenna, refer to=> [ Front Passenger Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R135) ] Front Passenger Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R135).

Checking the Front passenger exterior door handle touch sensor, refer to=> [ Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor (G416) ] Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor (G416).

3 - Access/start authorization antenna 2 in vehicle interior (R139)

Component location: in the middle between the two rear seats, adhered to the luggage compartment floor.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Antenna In Luggage Compartment (R137) ] Access/Start Authorization Antenna In Luggage Compartment (R137).

Checking the Access/start authorization antenna 2 in vehicle interior, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Antenna 2 In Vehicle Interior (R139) ] Access/Start Authorization Antenna 2 In Vehicle Interior (R139).

4 - Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R137)

Component location: In the rear lid.

Removing and installing, refer to=> [ Access/Start Authorization Antenna In Luggage Compartment (R137) ] Access/Start Authorization Antenna In Luggage Compartment (R137).

Checking the Access/start authorization antenna in luggage compartment, refer to=> [ Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R137) ] Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R137).

5 - Driver Side Outside Door Handle

The following components are integrated in driver side outside door handle:

Driver exterior door handle touch sensor (G415)

Driver access/start authorization antenna (R134)

Removing and installing driver-side outside door handle, refer to=> [ Driver Outside Door Handle ] Driver Outside Door Handle.

Checking the driver exterior door handle touch sensor, refer to=> [ Driver Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor (G415) ] Driver Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor (G415).

Checking the driver access/start authorization antenna, refer to=> [ Driver Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R134) ] Driver Access/Start Authorization Antenna (R134).

6 - Start System Button (E378)

Component location: In the steering column trim.

Includes the Ignition start button illumination bulb (L190).

Removing and installing the button, refer to=> [ Start System Button (E378) ] Start System Button (E378).

7 - Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 (R138)

Component location: under the center console in front of the selector lever.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 In Vehicle Interior (R138) ] Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 In Vehicle Interior (R138).

Checking the Access/start authorization antenna 1 in vehicle interior, refer to=> [ Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 In Vehicle Interior (R138) ] Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 In Vehicle Interior (R138).

8 - Access/Start Authorization Control Module (J518)

Component location: inside the driver footwell above the brake pedal.

Removal and installation, refer to=> [ Access/Start Authorization Control Module (J518) ] Access/Start Authorization Control Module (J518).

Coding the access/start authorization control module, refer to=> [ Access/Start Authorization Control Module (J518), Coding ] Programming and Relearning.