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Driver-side SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, component description - GF54.21-P-6010RC

MODEL 171.4 as of model year 09 /YoM 08 model refinement package 

Location  The driver-side SAM control unit is located in the left front control unit box in the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Driver-Side SAM Control Unit With Fuse & Relay Module
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Task  The driver-side SAM control unit has the following tasks: Reading in of sensors, pickups and signals; Evaluation of input factors; Control of systems; Actuation of components; Power supply and relay switching.

Reading in of sensors, pickups and signals  The input factors are read in with the following connections: Direct line; Interior CAN.

Direct line  The following components are read in via a direct line: Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4) - Refrigerant pressure sensor (B12) (with code (580) Automatic air conditioning or code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning) - Outside temperature indicator temperature sensor (B14) - Rotary light switch (S1) - Brake fluid indicator switch (S11) - Parking brake switch (S12) - Backup lamp switch (S16/2) (with transmission 716) - Coolant level indicator switch (S41) - Windshield washer system fluid level indicator switch (S42).

Interior CAN  The driver-side SAM control unit reads in function-relevant information via the interior CAN.

Evaluation of input factors  The input factors are evaluated by the microprocessor and the corresponding components are actuated.