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Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Testing and Inspection






Multifunction Steering Wheel Components, Adapting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052)

Diagnostic adapter cable (VAS 5051/5a) or (VAS 5051/6a) or (VAS 5052/3)

Components, multi-function steering wheel, adapting:

Select "Guided Functions" in Diagnostic Operation System (VAS 5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052).

or

Select "Guided Fault Finding" in Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052).

After Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory of all control modules has been checked:

- Press button "Go to".

- Select "Function/Component Selection".

- Select "Body".

- Select "Electrical Systems".

- Select "01 - Systems capable of self-diagnosis".

- Select "Steering Column Electronics".

- Select "Code Control Unit Function".