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Wiper Switch on the Steering Column Stalk

The wiper switch on the steering column stalk with the following functions is located in the steering column switch cluster:

The wiper switch has sliding contacts that are located on the circuit board for the steering column switch cluster. The switch functions are realized by means of these sliding contacts.

The interval switch is a four-stage switch. Each stage produces different input values in the steering column switch cluster. The input values are evaluated for setting the sensitivity of the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor or the intermittent wipe stage.

The button for the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor is designed as an ground-switching button. It is required for switching on the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor. The LED is illuminated when the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor is activated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Switch On Steering Column Stalk
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COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Wiper switch on the steering column stalk
2 Wiper-stage switch for sensitivity of the rain sensor/intermittent wipe stage
3 Rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor LED
4 Rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor button

Function matrix for the wiper/washer system steering column stalk 

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM STEERING COLUMN STALK FUNCTION MATRIX

Operation Initial state Function Design
Push upwards briefly OFF Wipe 1 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 1 Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 2 Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
Push upwards OFF Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 1 Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 2 Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
Push downwards briefly OFF Flick wipe Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 1 Intermittent wipe Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, stage 2 Wiper stage 1 Returns to initial position
Pull briefly towards the driver OFF Windscreen wash Returns to initial position
Turn the knurled wheel up/down Sensitivity of the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor Intermittent wipe stage Sets the sensitivity of the automatic wiping or intermittent wiping Engages in position

Function matrix of the steering column stalk for the wiper/washer system with automatic wiping by the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor 

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM STEERING COLUMN STALK FUNCTION MATRIX

Operation Initial state Function Design
Push upwards briefly OFF Wiper stage 1 Returns to initial position
  Automatic mode Wiper stage 1 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial stage 1 position
  Continuous wipe, Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial stage 2 position
Push upwards OFF Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
  Automatic mode Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial stage 1 position
  Continuous wipe, Wiper stage 2 Returns to initial stage 2 position
Push downwards briefly OFF Flick wipe Returns to initial position
  Automatic mode Flick wipe* Returns to initial position
  Continuous wipe, Intermittent wipe Returns to initial stage 1 position
  Continuous wipe, Wiper stage 1 Returns to initial stage 2 position
Pull briefly towards the driver OFF Windscreen wash Returns to initial position
Briefly push the automatic wipe button in an axial direction Automatic wipe switched off Automatic wipe ON Returns to initial position
  Automatic wipe switched on Automatic wipe OFF Returns to initial position
Turn the knurled wheel up/down Sensitivity of the rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor Sets the sensitivity of the automatic wiping or Engages in position