Access/Start Authorization Switch
Access/Start Authorization Switch
• Induction coil for immobilizer is secured to access/start authorization switch (E415) and cannot be replaced separately.
• If induction coil is malfunctioning, access/start authorization switch must be replaced.
• If access/start authorization switch is replaced, no adaptation of immobilizer is necessary.
• Lock in access/start authorization switch is not coded mechanically.
• Keys must therefore not be replaced when access/start authorization switch is replaced; present keys continue to match.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Special pliers (VAS 6339)
Removing
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover.
- On USA vehicles, remove the right impact bar.
- Remove the MMI screen cover.
- Remove the instrument cluster gap cover.
- Remove the bolt - 2 - for the trim - 1 -.
- Insert the (VAS 6339) through the trim flaps.
- Position the tips of the (VAS 6339) on both holes - A arrows - on the access/start authorization switch (E415) - 2 -.
- Press the (VAS 6339) together - B arrows - to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.
- Hold the (VAS 6339) pressed with one hand and remove the trim - 1 - with the other hand - arrow C -.
• Only use the (VAS 6339) to release. Remove the trim by hand.
- Remove bolt - 2 -.
- Remove the access/start authorization switch - 1 - from the instrument panel and into the passenger compartment.
- Disconnect the connector - 3 - by sliding the retainer - 4 - up - arrow - and pressing the release.
Installing
• Tightening specification => [ Access/start authorization
switch tightening specification ] Steering Column Switch Module and Electronic Ignition Lock Assembly Overview.
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
- Install the instrument cluster gap cover.
- Install the MMI screen cover.
- On USA vehicles, install the right impact bar.
- Install the driver side instrument panel cover.