General Information

General Information


The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in a specified sequence.

There are two versions of the steering column combination switch (E595) components, of the steering column electronic systems control module (J527) and of the steering column switch base carrier depending on the manufacturer (Valeo or Kostal). In order to determine which version is installed, check the mounting for the steering column electronic systems control module on the steering column combination switch.

• Manufactured by Valeo: 3 bolts.

• Manufactured by Kostal: 1 bolt at the bottom and two latching mechanisms at the top.

• Always code a new electronic steering column lock control module (J764) after installing it. Refer to => [ Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module, with KESSY Coding ] Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764), with KESSY Coding.

• Code the steering column electronics control module (J527) after installing it.

• Additional information:

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

DTC Recognition and Display

The electronic steering column lock control module (J764) has OBD.

Use the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) under "Guided Fault Finding".