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Turn signal indicator actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3008SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0/1 up to Model Year 8 

Shown on model 221 

Fig 1: Turn Signal Indicator Actuation Function Diagram - Shown On Model 221
G10112145Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Turn signals 

Function requirements: 

Function 

The steering column module detects the position of the turn signal switch and transmits the request over the chassis CAN to the central gateway control unit, which then forwards it over the interior CAN to the rear SAM control unit.

The rear SAM control unit is the master control unit for all turn signal functions and it transmits the requests as a flashing cycle over the interior CAN to the corresponding control units.

Left turn signal 

The front SAM control unit actuates the turn signal lamp in the left front lamp unit (E1).

The left door control unit actuates the left outside mirror turn signal lamp.

The rear SAM control unit actuates the turn signal lamp in the left taillamp (E3).

Right turn signal 

The front SAM control unit actuates the turn signal lamp in the right front lamp unit (E2).

The right door control unit actuates the right outside mirror turn signal lamp.

The rear SAM control unit actuates the turn signal light in the right taillamp (E4).

Feedback 

The activated function is notified to the instrument cluster by the central gateway control unit over the central CAN. The instrument cluster actuates the corresponding indicator lamp and the turn signal indicator.

If a turn signal light or turn signal lamp fails, then only the flashing frequency of the respective indicator lamp doubles.

End flashing action 

The turn signal procedure is terminated through automatic reset by turning back the steering wheel or manually resetting the turn signal switch.

One-touch turn signaling 

The operational sequence for the turn signal lamp touch control is the same, in relation to the signal flow, as that for the turn signal indicator. The difference lies in the triggering and ending of the turn signal procedure.

For one-touch turn signaling mode the turn signal indicator switch should only be briefly moved (approx. 0.5 ms) into the desired signaling position. Without the turn signal switch engaging into place in the signaling position, a sequence of three turn-signal cycles is triggered.

One-touch turn signaling is ended by triggering of the hazard warning flasher function or by operating the turn signal indicator switch in the opposite direction.

Vehicles with code (550) Trailer hitch 

The "turn signal" request is transmitted by the rear SAM control unit over the interior CAN to the trailer recognition control unit. The trailer recognition control unit actuates the trailer hitch socket accordingly.

Hazard warning flashers 

Function requirements: 

Function 

The status of the hazard warning system button is detected by the upper control panel control unit and forwarded over the interior CAN to the rear SAM control unit. The rear SAM control unit forwards the request as a flashing cycle over the interior CAN to the corresponding control units.

Feedback 

The active hazard warning flasher function is displayed by the turn signal indicator in the instrument cluster and additionally, after the rear SAM control unit has set the "hazard warning flasher active" status, by the indicator lamp in the hazard warning system button. IMPORTANT With circuit 15R On, the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster are additionally actuated.

Hazard warning flasher in event of crash 

In the event of a crash (acceleration > 4 g), the request is transmitted by the restraint systems control unit over the chassis CAN to the central gateway control unit.

It is then forwarded by the central gateway control unit over the interior CAN to the rear SAM control unit which activates the hazard warning flasher function.

The hazard warning flasher function is deactivated by pressing the hazard warning system button in the front central operating unit.

Vehicles with code (550) Trailer hitch 

The request is transmitted by the rear SAM control unit over the interior CAN to the trailer recognition control unit. The trailer recognition control unit actuates the trailer hitch socket accordingly.

  Instrument cluster, component description A1 GF54.30-P-6000SX
  Front central operating unit, component description A40/9 GF54.21-P-4500SX
  Restraint systems control unit, component description N2/7 GF91.60-P-4048SX
  Driver-side SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, component description N10/1 GF54.21-P-6010SX
  Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, component description N10/2 GF54.21-P-6030SX
  Trailer recognition control unit component description N28/1
Model 221 with code (550) Trailer hitch
GF31.19-P-4050SX
  Driver-side front door control unit, component description N69/1
Model 216
GF72.29-P-6000SC
Model 221 GF72.29-P-6000SX
  Passenger-side front door control unit, component description N69/2
Model 216
GF72.29-P-6010SC
Model 221 GF72.29-P-6010SX
  Upper control panel control module component description N72/1 GF54.21-P-6040SX
  Electronic ignition/starter switch control unit (EIS) component description N73 GF80.57-P-6000SX
  Steering column module component description N80 GF54.21-P-6050SX
  Central gateway control unit, component description N93 GF54.21-P-4170SX
  Combination switch, component description S4 GF82.30-P-5000SX