Steering angle sensor

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Steering angle sensor
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The steering angle sensor is installed in the steering column switch cluster (SZL). The steering angle sensor measures the steering wheel angle optically and without contact. The steering angle sensor is fitted on the printed circuit board with the evaluation electronics. The steering angle sensor consists of the following components: encoded disc and optical sensor. The encoded disc is connected to the steering wheel via the coil spring cassette. When the steering wheel is moved, the encoded disc moves within the optical sensor. There are various line patterns for evaluation on the encoded disc.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lever And Indicator/High-Beam Switch
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Index Explanation
1 Steering column lever, turn indicator/high-beam switch
2 Plug connection to the priming caps of the airbag
3 Plug connection for horn switch, multifunction buttons and steering wheel module
4 Column-mounted stalk for wipe/wash switch
5 Plug connection, vibration actuator, power supply
6 Steering wheel driver
7 Stop bolt for steering-column switch cluster (SZL) with steering-angle sensor

The SZL is connected across the FlexRay via the central gateway module (ZGM) with the DSC control unit.

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