TDB003 PROXIMITY SMART KEY SYSTEM TESTER
OPERATING MANUAL
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION PAGE 3
SMART/PROXIMITY SYSTEM OPERATION PAGE 4
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 6
TRANSPONDER KEY TESTING PAGE 9
REMOTE CONTROL (RF) TESTING PAGE 11
REMOTE CONTROL (IR) TESTING PAGE 12
TRANSPONDER COIL ANTENNA TESTING PAGE 13
PROXIMITY/SMART KEY SYSTEM FULL TESTING PAGE 14
PROXIMITY/SMART KEY SYSTEM SCAN MODE PAGE 16
OSCILLOSCOPE MODE PAGE 17
SETTINGS INFORMATION PAGE 18
VEHICLE PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS PAGE 19
SPECIFICATION PAGE 57
CONTACT INFORMATION PAGE 58
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PAGE 59
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INTRODUCTION
The TDB003 Proximity/Smart Key Systems Tester offers a simple and cost effective way to
diagnose and test problems relating to the vehicle immobiliser system, which is made up
of a number of components.
The TDB003 enables the transponder key, remote control operation, external vehicle
antenna transmitters, internal vehicle antenna transmitters and transponder antenna to be
fully tested to ensure that all parts of the system are working.
The TDB003 can display signal levels, frequency measurements, signal waveforms and
a number of other useful features.
Features include :-
Standard transponder key test
Infra Red (IR) remote control test
Radio Frequency (RF) remote control test
Proximity/Smart key test
Proximity/Smart vehicle antenna transmitter test
Proximity/Smart key signal amplitude level indication
Radio Frequency (RF) remote control amplitude level indication
Transponder frequency indication
Oscilloscope waveform function (FAST and SLOW)
Proximity/Smart key system scan modes
Audible signal indication
Transponder vehicle antenna test
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SMART/PROXIMITY SYSTEM OPERATION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Proximity Smart Key systems, all work in a similar way. The system compromises
of a number of components, some are linked to other systems to enhance the security
of the whole vehicle.
1. ABS Anti Braking System Module ECU.
2. TCM Traction Control Module ECU.
3. KVM Keyless Vehicle Module ECU.
4. Low Frequency Transmitter (125kHz/134kHz) Doors, Boot/Trunk and Internal.
5. Smart/Proximity Key.
6. RF Radio Frequency Receiver Module ECU (315MHz/433MHz).
7. Engine Start/Stop button.
8. Security System Module ECU.
9. ECM Engine Control Module ECU.
10. Instrument Cluster Module.
11. Steering Control Module ECU.
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SMART/PROXIMITY SYSTEM OPERATION
OPERATION
The Smart/Proximity key receives low frequency signals on 125kHz or 134kHz
frequency.
The key has a transponder, which when you operate the vehicle door by either pulling
the handle or pressing the button (This varies on vehicles and models) the
transponder is energised through a 125kHz or 134kHz signal. The key then responds
to the vehicle on a higher RF frequency 433MHz or 315MHz sending a security
message.
If the vehicle and the key communicate with the correct security messages, then the
vehicle will open the door and allow the starting of the vehicle using the start/stop
button.
There are a number of sensors transmitting the 125KHz/134KHz signal around the
vehicle, normally in the doors, boot/trunk, external bumper, centre console, rear
seats, glove box area etc, depending on the make and model.
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GENERAL OPERATION
INSERTING/REPLACING BATTERIES
SLIDE COVER TO EXPOSE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
INSERT 4 AAA BATTERIES.
NORMAL ALKALINE OR
RECHARGEABLE CAN BE USED.
SLIDE COVER BACK.
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GENERAL OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF AND MENU NAVIGATION
PRESS THE ON BUTTON
TO TURN ON.
PRESS THE ON BUTTON FOR 2
SECONDS TO TURN OFF.
UP, DOWN AND OK BUTTONS TO
NAVIGATE THE MENU
SELECTIONS.
MAIN MENU
USE THE UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS TO SELECT FUNCTION
AND PRESS THE OK TO SELECT.
TO RETURN TO MAIN MENU
PRESS THE OK BUTTON AGAIN.
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GENERAL OPERATION
ANTENNA RECEIVING LOCATIONS
INFRA RED (IR)
REMOTE CONTROL
RECEIVER
VEHICLE
TRANSMITTER
ANTENNA
TRANSPONDER KEY
ANTENNA
RADIO FREQUENCY
(RF) REMOTE
CONTROL
ANTENNA
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TRANSPONDER KEY TESTING
SELECT THE TRANSPONDER
TEST FROM THE MAIN MENU.
PLACE THE KEY IN THE KEY
SLOT OR ON TOP OF THE KEY
SLOT.
SOME REMOTE KEYS WILL NEED
TO BE PLACED HORIZONTALLY,
VERTICALLY OR INSIDE THE KEY
SLOT TO LOCATE THE
TRANSPONDER.
THE TDB003 WILL INDICATE THE
TRANSPONDER HAS BEEN
DETECTED AND THE
FREQUENCY THE TRANSPONDER
OPERATES ON.
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TRANSPONDER KEY TESTING
TRANSPONDER DETECTION CAPABILITY TABLE
PHILIPS PCF7935 MEGAMOS 8E TEXAS 4D 80-BIT
PHILIPS HI-TAG2, TEMIC 11/12/14 TEXAS 128-BIT
HI-TAG2 EXTENDED,
HI-TAG2 PRO
PHILIPS HI-TAG3 TEMIC 8C TEXAS 4D (4E)
CHRYSLER
MEGAMOS 13 TEXAS 4C CN1 (4C)
MEGAMOS 48, TEXAS 4D 40-BIT CN2 (4D)
MEGAMOS 48 CAN
JET C1 (4C) JMA TPX1 (4C) KEYLINE TK24 (4C)
JET C2 (4D) JMA TPX2 (4D) KEYLINE TK40 (46)
JET C3 (46) JMA TPX4 (46) KEYLINE TK60 (46)
SILCA EH3 (4C/4D) KEYLINE TK100 (4C/
4D/46)
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REMOTE CONTROL RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
TESTING
SELECT THE REMOTE RF TEST
FROM THE MAIN MENU.
PLACE THE REMOTE KEY CLOSE
TO THE BASE OF THE TDB003
AND PRESS EACH OF THE
BUTTONS TO TEST.
THE TDB003 WILL DISPLAY THE
FREQUENCY OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL AND ALSO THE SIGNAL
LEVEL ON THE BAR GRAPH.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR TDB003 RF
ANTENNA LOCATION.
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REMOTE CONTROL INFRA RED (IR) TESTING
SELECT THE REMOTE INFRA RED
FROM THE MAIN MENU.
POINT THE REMOTE AT THE IR
RECEIVER AND PRESS EACH
BUTTON ON THE REMOTE
CONTROL.
THE TDB003 WILL DISPLAY INFRA
RED IF A SIGNAL IS RECEIVED.
SEE PAGE 6 FOR IR RECEIVER
LOCATION.
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TRANSPONDER COIL ANTENNA TESTING
SELECT THE COIL ANTENNA TEST FROM THE MAIN MENU.
HOLD THE CENTRE OF THE TDB003 CLOSE TO THE IGNITION, AND INSERT THE
TRANSPONDER KEY AND SWITCH IGNITION ON.
THE TDB003 WILL INDICATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CAR AND THE KEY
BY A SERIES OF BLEEPS.
IMPORTANT
NOTE 1 : ON SOME VEHICLE SUCH AS FORD AND MAZDA THE IGNITION ANTENNA
WILL ONLY TRANSMIT ONCE WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED. YOU MUST REMOVE THE
KEY AND WAIT FOR 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL TRANSMIT AGAIN BY TURNING
THE KEY.
NOTE 2 : THE PICK FOR THE ANTENNA IS THE TRANSPONDER COIL IN THE
CENTRE OF THE TESTER. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE A SIGNAL THEN TURN
THE TESTER SO IT IS FACING THE ANTENNA, THE BACK OF THE TESTER FACING
YOU.
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PROXIMITY/SMART KEY SYSTEM FULL TEST
SELECT THE PROXIMITY FULL
TEST FROM THE MAIN MENU.
HOLD THE PROXIMITY REMOTE
AT THE BASE OF THE UNIT.
PLACE THE TDB003 VEHICLE
TRANSMITTER ANTENNA CLOSE
TO THE PROXIMITY
TRANSMITTER ON THE VEHICLE.
OPERATE THE PROXIMITY
SYSTEM BY TOUCHING THE
SENSOR, BUTTON OR OPENING
THE DOOR.
THE TDB003 WILL GIVE A VISUAL
AND AUDIBLE SIGNAL TO INDICATE
THE SIGNAL LEVEL OF THE
VEHICLE TRANSMITTER AND THE
PROXIMITY REMOTE KEY.
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PROXIMITY/SMART KEY SYSTEM FULL TEST
THE TDB003 WILL ALSO DISPLAY
THE FREQUENCY OF THE
PROXIMITY REMOTE SIGNAL.
IF THE PROXIMITY SIGNAL IS
DIFFICULT TO READ, ADJUST THE
SENSITIVITY USING THE UP AND
DOWN BUTTONS.
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PROXIMITY/SMART KEY SYSTEM SCAN MODES
SELECT PROX FULL SCAN MODE
FROM THE MAIN MENU.
THE TDB003 WILL DISPLAY A
ROLLING SIGNAL WAVEFORM TO
SHOW THE KEY AND CAR
SIGNALS.
USE THE UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS TO ADJUST THE
SENSITIVITY.
SELECT PROX KEY SCAN MODE
FROM THE MAIN MENU.
THE TDB003 WILL DISPLAY A
ROLLING SIGNAL WAVEFORM TO
SHOW THE KEY SIGNAL ONLY.
USE THE UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS TO ADJUST THE
SENSITIVITY.
SELECT PROX CAR SCAN MODE
FROM THE MAIN MENU.
THE TDB003 WILL DISPLAY A
ROLLING SIGNAL WAVEFORM TO
SHOW THE CAR SIGNAL ONLY.
USE THE UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS TO ADJUST THE
SENSITIVITY.
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OSCILLOSCOPE MODE
IN OSCILLOSCOPE MODE THE
SIGNAL LEVEL OF THE SMART/
PROXIMITY KEY CAN BE VIEWED
AND COMPARED.
THERE ARE TWO
OSCILLOSCOPE MODES, SLOW
AND FAST FOR THE DIFFERENT
FREQUENCY SMART KEYS USED.
THE MEASUREMENT
SENSITIVITY CAN BE ADJUSTED
USING THE UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS.
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SETTINGS INFORMATION
THE SETTINGS OPTIONS CAN BE
SELECTED BY SELECTING
SETTINGS FROM THE MAIN
MENU.
SOUNDER CONTROL ALLOWS YOU
TO SELECT EITHER :-
PROXIMITY/SMART KEY ON
VEHICLE PROXIMITY SENSOR ON
OFF
NOTE : YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE
SELECTED, AND NOT BOTH.
PROX SENSITIVITY ENABLES YOU
TO INCREASE THE PICK UP OF THE
PROXIMITY SENSOR.
NOTE : ON SOME MODELS SUCH AS
CHRYSLER THE SIGNAL FROM THE
SENSORS ARE MUCH SMALLER, ENABLE
HIGH SETTING TO RECEIVE A BETTER
SIGNAL.
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
AUDI KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
A4
Q7
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
CHEVROLET KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CRUZE
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CHRYSLER KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
300
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
DODGE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CHARGER
DURANGO
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
FORD PROXIMITY SYSTEM
FIESTA
FOCUS
MONDEO
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FORD PROXIMITY SYSTEM
NEW MONDEO
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
HYUNDAI KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
SONATA
IX35
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
INFINITI KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
FX35
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
JEEP KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
GRAND CHEROKEE
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KIA KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CEED
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
LEXUS SMART ACCESS
CT200H
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LEXUS SMART ACCESS
GX460 RC350
HS250H RC F
IS SERIES RX450H
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
LEXUS SMART ACCESS
ES300H LS600H
ES350
GS450H
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
LINCOLN
MKC
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
MAZDA ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY
CX-9
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
MAZDA ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY
6 & 3 (Advanced Keyless)
6 & 3 (Without Advanced Keyless) - 1 Transmitter in centre of vehicle only.
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
MITSUBISHI KEYLESS OPERATION SYSTEM (KOS)
ASX
MIRAGE G4
LANCER EVOLUTION X
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
NISSAN KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
MICRA (K11)
PATHFINDER
JUKE
QASHQAI
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
RANGE ROVER PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM
EVOQUE
DISCOVERY 4
RANGE ROVER SPORT
FREELANDER
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
RENAULT KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
SCENIC
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
RENAULT KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
MEGANE
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RENAULT KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CAPTUR
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SSANGYONG SMART KEY SYSTEM
KORANDO
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SUBARU SMART KEY SYSTEM
WRX
FORESTER
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SUBARU SMART KEY SYSTEM
LEGACY
BRZ
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SUBARU SMART KEY SYSTEM
OUTBACK
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SUBARU SMART KEY SYSTEM
IMPREZA
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
SUZUKI KEYLESS START SYSTEM
KIZASHI
SWIFT
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
TOYOTA SMART ACCESS
IQ CAMRY CAMRY HV HIGHLANDER
4RUNNER SEQUOIA SIENNA HIGHLANDER HV
AVALON VENZA
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
TOYOTA SMART ACCESS
LAND CRUISER
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TOYOTA SMART ACCESS
PRIUS
PRIUS V
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
TOYOTA SMART ACCESS
RAV 4 EV
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
TOYOTA SMART ACCESS
GT86
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
VAUXHALL/OPEL SMART
PROXIMITY ACCESS
ASTRA J
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
VOLVO KEYLESS DRIVE
XC60
XC70
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PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER LOCATION
VOLVO KEYLESS DRIVE
S60
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VOLVO KEYLESS DRIVE
S80
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VOLVO KEYLESS DRIVE
C30
C70
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SPECIFICATION
BATTERIES 4 X AAA NiMh RECHARGEABLE OR ALKALINE
BATTERY LEVEL BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION ON LCD SCREEN
BATTERY LIFE > 5 HOURS(BASED ON 750 mA/h NiMh
WEIGHT 115 Grams
OSCILLOSCOPE MODE 20mS/Div (SLOW)
10mS/Div (FAST)
SCAN MODE : 2 SECONDS ACROSS SCREEN
SIZE 90 mm (W) x 170 mm (H) x 38 mm (D)
CURRENT CONSUMPTION 90 mA
TRANSPONDER TEST 125kHz Amplitude Modulation
134.2kHz Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
Audible Tone for Data signal
LCD Backlit Blue 128x64 dots
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 32 to 122 Degrees F or 0 to 50 Degrees Celsius
RADIO FREQUENCY TEST 150 to 999 MHz
Resolution : 0.1 MHz
GRAPH & OSCILLOSCOPE MODES
INFRA RED TEST UNIVERSAL DETECTION RECEIVER
COIL ANTENNA TEST Dual 125kHz/134.2kHz SENSING
PROXIMITY SIGNAL TEST 125kHz to 134kHz RANGE
BAR GRAPH and OSCILLOSCOPE MODES
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CONTACT INFORMATION
The Diagnostic Box
24 Helmers Way
Chillington
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2EZ
United Kingdom
Tel : +44 1548 580348
Fax : +44 1548 580348
Email : info@thediagnosticbox.com
Web : www.thediagnosticbox.com
Skype : diagnosticbox
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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturers Name: The Diagnostic Box
Manufacturers Address: 24 Helmers Way
Chillington
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2EZ
United Kingdom
Product Name: Transponder Tester
Product Model: TDB003
Conforms to: Specifications
EN 55022:1998, A1: 2000 + A2: 2003
EN 55024:1998, A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
Following the Provisions of EMC Directive: 204/108/EEC
TDB003 December 2014
Product conforms to class A emission standards
Signed : Mr G Chambers
Signed on behalf of The Diagnostic Box
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