Assembling Steering Column Switch

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2012 Porsche Cayman, 2012 Porsche Boxster, 2011 Porsche Cayman, 2011 Porsche Boxster, and 2010 Porsche Cayman. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Airbag contact unit not set correctly

Malfunction in driver's airbag unit

→ When removing and installing the steering column switch, turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in straight-ahead position. This ensures that the airbag contact unit is locked in the central position.

→ Do not trap the cable of the airbag contact unit.

→ Check that the cable is routed correctly.

Information

If the airbag contact unit setting was changed accidentally, it must be adjusted. To position the airbag contact unit in the central position, press the locking element and turn the rotor carefully to the left as far as it will go. Then turn the rotor carefully to the right, approx. 3.5 to 3.75 revolutions, until the lock engages. The arrow marking on the rotor must be positioned between the arrow markings on the contact unit.

Insert switch for wiper and washer system -D- into the mount.

Fig 1: Installing Switch For Wiper And Washer System
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Attach the GRA switch -B- and fold it upwards.

Fig 2: Attaching GRA Switch
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Turn the steering column switch and position the electronic unit.
Turn the steering column switch round again and screw in the six fastening screws.

Fig 3: Attaching Gra Switch Fastening Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Position airbag contact unit and press onto the steering column switch until the three tabs engage -arrows- .

Fig 4: Position Airbag Contact Unit
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.