199312 - STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT

INTRODUCTION

The drawings which follow illustrate the controls which can be used through the steering column switch unit. This applies to both the versions with non Adaptive Cruise Control and with Adaptive Cruise Control.

COMPOSITION

The casing

The casing is the part of the steering column switch unit that contains the electrical circuits and the switching and automatic release mechanisms which return the left (direction) lever to the rest position, following the realignment of the steering wheel, after a manoeuvre has been carried out.
The front section of the CASING houses the CLOCK SPRING which is the interface element with the steering wheel.The ELECTRONIC MODULE is connected to the CASING, whilst the rear section of the CASING contains the housings for the electrical connectors.

Electronic module

This is the electronic control unit which controls the wiper functions and it is mechanically fastened to the CASING to which it is connected electrically by means of special terminals.It controls the operation of the:

  • windscreen wipers
  • windscreen/headlamp washers
  • rain sensor

Clock spring

It has two functions:

  • to transmit the rotation of the steering wheel to the automatic release mechanism located inside the CASING,
  • to transfer the electrical signal for the controls on the steering wheel (horn and other optional services) and to connect the Air Bag module.
Connector A
PinFUNCTION
1+ 15
2earth
3CAN-H
4CAN-H
5+ 30
6not connected
7CAN-I
8CAN-I
Connector B
PinFUNCTION
1earth
2+ 30
3B-CAN B
4B-CAN A
5INT from F49 CPL (+15)
6Steering Wheel Node Earth / steering wheel controls (horn)
7tiptr -
8tiptr +
9airbag 2 -
10airbag 2 +
11airbag 1 -
12airbag 1 +
Connector C
PinFUNCTION
1horn
2not connected
3B-CAN B
4B-CAN A
5+ 15
6Steering Wheel Node Earth (horn)

Multifunction switch or left lever

This includes the lighting controls (main beam only), direction indicators and controls for the Cruise Control system (the latter varies depending on whether or not the adaptive Cruise Control system is fitted).

Multifunction switch or right lever

This includes the wiper controls. All the controls are activated by operating either the lever or the ring nut on the actual lever.

Steering column switch unit electronic module pin out

The diagram below illustrates the steering column switch unit module connectors
Connector A
PinFUNCTION
1Horn relay coil negative signal
2INT from F - 51 Dashboard Control Unit (CPL) for windscreen wash/wipe controls
3Not connected
4Not connected
5Headlamp washer / Wish - Wash enablement positive signal
6Not connected
7Rearscreen wiper negative signal
8Windscreen wiper second speed positive signal
9Windscreen wiper first speed positive signal
10Rearscreen washer pump positive signal
11Analogue signal for rain sensor / wiper intermittent speed
12Windscreen washer pump positive signal
Connector B
PinFUNCTION
1Right direction indicator / parking light negative signal
2Main beam headlamps/flasher negative signal
3Not connected
4Main beam headlamps enablement negative signal from Exterior Lights Control (CLE)
5Not connected
6Not connected
Connector C
PinFUNCTION
1Not connected
2Not connected
3Not connected
4Not connected
5Earth
6Left direction indicators / parking lights control signal
Connector D
PinFUNCTION
1Resume control positive signal
2INT from F - 35 CPL
3Free
4Cruise control on positive signal
5Deceleration (-) control positive signal
6Acceleration (+)/set control positive signal

Follow me home

This function, which allows the dipped headlamps and the side lights to remain on after the vehicle has been switched off (KEY OFF) with the CLE (Exterior Lights Control Unit) in the PARK or "0" position for 30 seconds or multiples thereof, is activated using the headlamp flasher lever.For further details see function F048.    (See subassembly ) 5505 INSTRUMENT/GAUGE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS