Gear Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

Gear Identification Switch (Models Without Touch Shift)


Arrangement/Purpose/Design/Function

Component Illustration:

Position
The gear identification switch (S16/10) is located in the floor selector.

Task
To transfer the position of the selector lever to the ETC control module (N15/3).

Design
The gear identification switch (S16/10) consists of the shift range contacts for all gears, the reverse lamp switch (S16/10s1) as well as 10 LEDs (70) for the background illumination and the individual position display.

Function
The selector lever positions are transferred to the gear identification switch (S16/10) by a plug pin, which is connected to the shift shaft, and processed into a position signal. This signal is passed to the ETC control module (N15/3).

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