Steering Column Switch, With KESSY
The removal and installation of individual steering column switch components must be done in a specified sequence, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCH COMPONENTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE .
Before working on electronic system and removing the steering wheel the following conditions must be met:
- The technician must discharge static electricity. This is accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for example, water pipes, heating pipes, metal carriers or a heater pipe, refer to ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .
If this note is ignored it can result in failure of the control modules during later operation.
- Remove the battery ground cable, refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .
- Wheels must be located in straight ahead position.
If this note is ignored, it can result in failure of the airbag system during later operation.
If the steering gear universal joint is separated or the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is removed, the following work must not be performed:
- Battery, Connecting
- Turn on the ignition
- Turning the steering gear.
- Turning the steering column.
These points must be followed otherwise, it can lead to irreparable damage.
There are two versions of the Steering Column Combination Switch components, the steering column electronics control module and the steering column switch mount depending on the manufacturer (Valeo or Kostal). In order to determine which version is installed, check the mounting for the steering column electronics control module on the Steering Column Combination Switch.
- Manufactured by Valeo: 3 bolts.
- Manufactured by Kostal: 1 bolt at the bottom and 2 latching mechanisms at the top.
Code the new Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- after installing, refer to Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, WITH KESSY, CODING .
After installing a new Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, it must be coded, refer to Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-, WITH KESSY, CODING .
Additional information:
Refer to the Owner's Manual.
DTC Recognition and Display
The Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764- has OBD.
Use Fault Finding on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.