Keyless Starting System: Description and Operation

Steering Column Switch, With KESSY, From 06.10


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 ] Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence.

There are two versions of the steering column combination switch components, the steering column electronics control module and the steering column switch base carrier 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 ] 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 Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, With KESSY, From 06.10 ] Steering Column Electronics Control Module (J527), Coding, With KESSY, From 06.10.

• Additional information:

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

DTC Recognition and Display

The Electronic steering column lock control module (J764) has OBD.

For troubleshooting, use Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in "Guided Fault Finding" operating mode.