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Activating anti-theft alarm (ATA), function - GF80.50-P-2002J

MODEL 202, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98 with CODE (551a) Anti-theft alarm (ATA) 

Fig 1: Identifying Activating Anti-Theft Alarm (ATA) Show On Model 210 Sedan
G04635731Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Illustrated on model 210 sedan 

The anti-theft alarm (ATA)  is activated by:

IMPORTANT

Function sequence 

The PSE control module (combined) (A37)  receives the signal to "lock vehicle" via the CAN bus. It then activates its inputs for the exterior surface contacts and the stop lamp switch.

Moreover the PSE module (A37) activates

If the ATA is activated the LED indicator in the ATA anti-towing sensor/status indicator switch flashes (S85/3) 

NETHERLANDS ONLY

The alarm signal siren with additional battery (H3/1) honks three times when the ATA is activated successfully. No  confirmation is given if a door is not correctly closed when the ATA is activated.

Activation of the exterior surface contracts and the stop lamp switch 

The alarm inputs to which the contacts are connected are activated individually. An input is activated as soon as it has been in the non-actuated state for at least 10 seconds.

Activation of the anti-towing sensor (TS) 

The TS input is activated as soon as it has been in the non-actuated state for at least 10 seconds.

only code 882:

Activation of the interior motion sensor (IMS) 

As soon as all doors are closed the IMS transmitter and receiver units 

As soon as all doors are closed the IMS transmitter and receiver units  are requested to self-activate via the data bus. Each unit confirms that it is operational. Alarm messages sent by a non-operational unit are ignored.

In vehicles with IMS the ATA interior motion sensor/anti-towing sensor/status indicator switch (S85/2) is installed instead of the S85/3 switch.

  Locking with remote control key, function   GF80.20-P-3005A 
  Locking/unlocking with lock switch, function only USA ONLY , JAPAN ONLY GF80.20-P-3007A 
  Deactivating anti-theft alarm (ATA), function   GF80.50-P-2003J 
  Switching off anti-towing sensor (TS), function   GF80.50-P-3024A 
  Switching off interior motion sensor (IMS), function   GF80.50-P-3025A 
  PSE control module (combined) (A37)   GF80.20-P-4106A 
  Triggering alarm, function   GF80.50-P-2004F 
  Transmitter and receiver unit Interior motion sensor with infrared interior motion sensor GF80.50-P-4104A 
    with ultrasonic interior motion sensor GF80.50-P-4104D