Steering Column Switch Module Overview

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Steering Column Switch Module Overview





Steering Column Switch Module Overview






1 Screw

0.4 Nm

2 Steering Lock Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Lock Housing ] Service and Repair

3 Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ignition Switch ] Service and Repair

4 Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Angle Sensor ] Steering Angle Sensor

5 Transport Protection

To secure coil connector with slip ring in center position

6 Coil Connector with Slip Ring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring ] Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring


Risk of damaging coil connector.

Coil connector with slip ring is not to be turned following removal.

7 Turn Signal Switch (E2)

On vehicles with cruise control, with auxiliary cruise control switch (E45)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Turn Signal Switch, Cruise Control Switch ] Turn Signal Switch, Cruise Control Switch

8 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch (E22)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ] Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

9 Screw for steering lock housing

Tear off bolt

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Lock Housing ] Service and Repair

10 Screw for steering lock housing

Tear off bolt

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Lock Housing ] Service and Repair

11 Mount

12 Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid (N376)

On vehicles with automatic transmission

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid ] Service and Repair

13 Adapter wiring set

For steering lock housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Lock Housing Adapter Wiring Harness ] Service and Repair

14 Lock Cylinder

Removing and installing => [ Lock Cylinder ] Service and Repair

15 Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module

Pin assignment for steering column electronic systems control module, refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module Connector Assignment ] [1][2]Diagrams.

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