Signal evaluation of the power window switches

2011 BMW Alpina B7SECTION Signal evaluation of the power window switches

The signals of the power window switch in the driver's door switch console are evaluated directly by the driver's door switch cluster and transferred to the footwell module via the LIN bus.

The signals from the power window switches in the front passenger's door as well as the power window switches of both rear doors are evaluated by the junction box electronics.

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