Main Switch

2003 BMW X5 30i, AutomaticSECTION Main Switch

From introduction, the cruise control main switch is mounted on the right side of the dash panel below the instrument cluster. It produces a momentary ground signal to the GR II control module. When pressed the GR II control module switches on and the cruise enable indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (green in color) is illuminated.

From the 98 model year, the main switch is omitted and the MFL was updated with an ON/OFF button (I/O).

Fig 1: Identifying Main Switch
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