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Steering Column Lock Control Unit, Basic Function - GF80.57-P-9891A

Model all (CAR) 

Shown on model 177.0 

Fig 1: Steering Column Lock Control Unit Component Location - Model All (Shown On Model 177.0)
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Location 

The electrical steering column lock control unit is located on the steering column tube of the steering column.

Function requirements 

Task 

The electrical steering column lock control unit has the task of determining the lock status of the steering column and activating the unlocking or locking of the steering column.

The electrical steering column lock control unit processes the information from the electronic ignition lock control unit and has two supply lines, in each case from the Supplemental Restraint System control unit and from the central control unit.

The electrical steering column lock control unit performs the following functions:

IMPORTANT The electrical steering column lock can only move the locking bolt in the lock direction if both supply lines are active. The electronic ignition lock control unit must request that the corresponding line is switched to active.