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Gear selector switch, component description - GF27.19-P-5148SXA

TRANSMISSION 722.6 in MODEL 216, 221 up to Model Year 08 

Shown on model 221 

Location 

The gear selector switch DIRECT SELECT is a part of the steering column module and it is located at the right in the area between the multifunction steering wheel (MFL) and instrument cluster (A1).

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Switch Components - Shown On Model 221
G10108886Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Task 

Using the DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch the driver can select the desired gear selector switch position. The signal from the DIRECT SELECT gear selector switch is read in by the steering column module via the steering LIN and placed on the chassis CAN.

IMPORTANT The gear selector switch for DIRECT SELECT is returned spring-centered to the "0" position once the shift has been made.