Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Testing and Inspection

Steering Column Electronic OBD Function

Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module ( J527) has On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities. If malfunctions occur in monitored components or wiring, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are stored in memory.

Troubleshoot steering column electronic systems malfunctions and code or adapt functions by performing OBD program using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051/5052) in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".

VAS 5051/5052 connected and in mode "Guided Fault Finding":

- Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After the DTC memory of all control modules has been checked:

- Press "Go to" button

- Select: "Function / Component Selection"

- Select: "Body (Repair Group 01; 27; 50 - 97)"

- Select: "Electrical Equipment (Repair Groups 01; 90 - 97) "

- Select: "01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems"

- Select: "16 - Steering column electronics"

- Select: appropriate option

- Follow tester prompts.