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Ignition Lock: Service and Repair






Steering Column Switch Module and Electronic Ignition Lock Overview

The steering column switch module consists of coil connector with slip ring, steering angle sensor (G85) , steering column switch (turn signal indicator switch, wiper switch, cruise control switch) and steering column electronic systems control module.

Fault finding is done in Guided Fault Finding with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.






1 Screw

0.5 Nm

2 Transport Protection

3 Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527)

With airbag spiral spring/return spring with slip ring (F138) , steering angle sensor

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module


Risk of damaging coil connector.

Coil connector with slip ring is not to be turned following removal.

Connector assignment of Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module, refer to=> [ Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527 Connector Assignment ] [1][2]Diagrams

4 Mount

With turn signal switch (E2) , windshield wiper intermittent mode switch (E22)

On vehicles with cruise control with cruise control switch (E45)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Turn Signal Switch, Cruise Control Switch and Windshield Wiper and Washer Intermittent Mode Switch ] Turn Signal Switch, Cruise Control Switch and Windshield Wiper and Washer Intermittent Switch

5 Clamping Ring

6 Screw

4 Nm

7 Steering Column

8 Access/Start Authorization Switch (E415)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Switch ] Access/Start Authorization Switch

9 Divider

For access/start authorization switch

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Access/Start Authorization Switch ] Access/Start Authorization Switch

10 Ignition Key

Access/Start Authorization Switch Tightening Specification






- Tighten the bolt - 2 - on the access/start authorization switch - 1 - to 3 Nm.