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=== What Body functions are controlled elsewhere ===
Front wiper regulation by control circuit within column switch
Rear wiper regulation by wiper control unit at rear (sedan near wiper motor)
Front window deicer timer is within deicer switch.
heated mirrors controlled by A/C ECU and is part of rear windscreen deicer.
Sunroof control has own control unit.
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Revision as of 15:27, 11 May 2022

Overview of ETACS

ETACS, which stands for the Electronic Total Automotive Control System is the body computer used by the VR4. More modern vehicles use the CAN BUS signalling protocol for communication between various computer modules, but due to the era in which the VR4 was designed, the ETACs unit is mostly self-contained and does not communicate with other modules.

Location

The ETACS ECU clips into the back of the interior junction box/fuse box.

ETACS details

Does ETACS provide engine immobilization?

No, the ETACS module used in the VR4 only provides door lock security and records which key remotes can be used to unlock or lock the doors.

If you require engine immobilization you will need to purchase an aftermarket alarm system.

Keyfobs

Frequency: 315.884mhz carrier

Amplitude Shift Keying long = 1, short = 0

63 bits sent, repeated 6 times in one burst.

Key Antenna module remembers the code.

NOTE!: OEM keyfobs are not rolling code, and are also susceptible to replay attacks

What functions ETACS provides

The following functionality is provided by the ETACS module:

Function Description
Door lock control When a door lock is opened or closed, activates the solenoids for other door locks
Remote door lock control When a programmed door lock remote signal is detected, lock or unlock the doors
Remote programming Add or clear out which remotes are trusted for door unlock/lock
Power Window control Control window open/close based on the window up/down buttons.

Control window open/close based on a long press of the remote lock/unlock buttons on a programmed remote

Headlight controls Control the headlight relays based on the headlight position switch
Headlight alarm Audible alarm if the headlights are on, the door is open and the key is in the off position
Door open alarm Audible alarm if the key is in the ACC position and the door is open
Interior light Delay and dimming of interior light.

What Body functions are controlled elsewhere

Front wiper regulation by control circuit within column switch

Rear wiper regulation by wiper control unit at rear (sedan near wiper motor)

Front window deicer timer is within deicer switch.

heated mirrors controlled by A/C ECU and is part of rear windscreen deicer.

Sunroof control has own control unit.