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Keyless Entry - Engine Start-Stop Switch Button Stuck

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May 9, 2011

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Engine Start - Stop System Switch Stuck

On vehicles with keyless entry, the button for engine start-stop switch -E378- is stuck.

Deviation in switch dimensions along with molding flash on the storage box incorrect or incorrect cable routing.

Optimized components and improved cable routing in production beginning with VINs:

^ AJ_BM082048

^ AJ_BM363806

New parts stock supplied CW1612011.

Service

Align position of wiring and replace start-stop switch.

^ Remove the storage box/ashtray. See Repair Manual Group 96 Interior Lights, Switches. Check the cable routing.





The wiring loom must not be trapped (illustration 1) between center console and storage box.

^ Check wiring loom, loom must not be twisted.

^ Remove the switch for the starting system -E378-. See Repair Manual Group 96 Interior Lights, Switches.





^ Check the storage box for molding flash (illustration 2, red arrows). Carefully remove any molding flash.

^ Replace the start-stop switch for keyless entry system (5C7.959.839.A) and install the storage box. See Repair Manual Group 96 Interior Lights, Switches.





Warranty

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Tools required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.