Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Description
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may also be referred to as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) depending on the vehicle model year and configuration. Certain components may also reference ESP, ESC, or use the traction control symbol
The Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM) is an assembly of switches located in one unit. There are various different configurations of the switch depending on vehicle equipment.
The ASBM (3) is located just below the radio (1) and just above the heater and air conditioner controls (2) in the center stack area of the instrument panel. This switch is available in multiple configurations, which vary from a single momentary push button switch to as many as six momentary push button switches, depending upon the optional equipment in the vehicle. The pod may include the following switches:
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center Function Buttons
- Hazard Warning
- Headlamp Leveling (export only)
- Heated Seats
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control System (TCS) Off
The switch housing and the push buttons are constructed of molded plastic. Each push button has a smooth finish and is clearly identified with the appropriate text and International Control and Display Symbol icons. Several of the push buttons feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) units to give the vehicle operator an indication when the function of that switch is currently active.
Four screws secure the switch to the back of the instrument panel center bezel through integral mounting tabs that are molded into each corner of the switch housing. The back of the switch housing has an integral connector receptacle containing terminal pins that connect the switch to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.
Panel lamps dimmer controlled illumination lamps integral to the circuit board within the switch provide back lighting for visibility at night, but these lamps are not serviceable. The individual switches in the ASBM cannot be repaired and are not serviced individually. If any component within the switch pod is ineffective or damaged, the entire switch pod must be replaced.
The Domestic version of the ASBM is as follows:
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center Function Buttons (if equipped) Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Description
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control System (TCS) Off Switch (if equipped) - Description and Operation
- Hazard Switch (all models) - Hazard Warning Switch - Description
- Heated Seat Switches (if equipped) - Heated Seat Switch - Description
The BUX version of the ASBM will vary from the domestic a bit:
- Anti-Skid Control (ASC) Off Switch (if equipped) - This is the same as the ESC/TCS Off switch in the domestic version. Description and Operation
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center Function Buttons (if equipped) Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Description
- Hazard Switch (all models) Hazard Warning Switch - Description
- Heated Seat Switches (if equipped) - Heated Seat Switch - Description
- Headlamp Leveling Switch (if equipped) - .
Each individual switch is not available for service replacement. If one or more switches are inoperative, the entire ASBM must be replaced Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal. To diagnose the ASBM switches, use a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information.