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Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Description and Operation






Steering Column Switch Overview

The following components of the steering column switch cannot be disassembled:

Left trim of steering column switch.

Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at left.

Bracket.

Bracket.

Multi-pin harness connector for Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389).

Bracket.

Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at right.

Right trim of steering column switch.






- Tightening Specifications, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Steering Column Switch ] [1][2]Combination Switch.

Also, if only one individual component of steering column switch is removed or replaced, the sequence as described in=> [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch must always be followed.

1 - Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

Coding, refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Coding ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Coding.

Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM).

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.

2 - Steering Column

3 - Left Trim Of Steering Column Switch

On Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at left.

4 - Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) At Left

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.

5 - Bracket

On Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at left.

6 - Torx(R) Bolt

For mounting Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at left and right sides.

7 - Bracket

For multi-pin harness connectors of Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) , Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) and Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

8 - Multi-Pin Harness Connector Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389)

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.

9 - Bracket

At steering wheel tiptronic switch (E389) , right.

10 - Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) At Right

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.

11 - Right Trim Of Steering Column Switch

12 - Torx(R) Bolt

For mounting Steering Wheel Tiptronic Switch (E389) at left and right sides.

13 - Windshield Wiper Switch

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

"Windshield wiper switch" consists of the components Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch (E22) and Windshield Wiper Intermittent Regulator (E38).

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.

14 - Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring (F138) and Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

15 - Socket Head Bolt

For fastening steering column switch.

16 - Turn Signal Switch

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch ] Steering Column Switch.

Depending on equipment, the "turn signal switch" consists of the Turn Signal Switch (E2) , Headlamp Dimmer/Flasher Switch (E4) , Parking Lamp Switch (E19) and Adaptive Cruise Control Button (E357).

Multi-pin connector assignment, refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Connector Assignments ] [1][2]Diagrams.