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Headlamp cleaning system (HCS [SRA]) function - GF82.15-P-0002PP
MODEL 203.0 /2 /7, 209.3 /4 with CODE (600a) Headlamp cleaning system
Function requirements:
- circuit 15 ON
Function
Pressing the HCS switch (S1s7) in the light switch module (S1) will switch on the headlamp cleaning system (HCS). The corresponding input of the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) which reads in the HCS switch (S1s7) is then switched to ground. The front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) switches circuit 30 through to the HCS pump (M5/2). The HCS pump (M5/2) builds up pressure in the washer fluid line, which counteracts the return springs of the telescopic nozzles.
The telescopic nozzles are thus extended, spraying water onto the headlamp lenses. After the on period has elapsed, the pressure in the washer fluid line drops again and the nozzles move back into their initial position as a result of the spring force.
Pressing the HCS switch (S1s7) again while the headlamp cleaning cycle is underway will be ignored. A further cleaning cycle can only be activated after the previous one has ended.
Automatic actuation (for vehicles as from 1.6.04)
Following 15 actuations of the windshield washer system, the HCS pump (M5/2) is automatically actuated. This automatic actuation is performed by the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1).
Function
For each actuation of the windshield washer fluid pump (M5/1) the internal counter in the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) is incremented upwards by one until it reaches the value "15", whereupon the HCS pump (M5/2) is actuated and the counter reset to "0".
With circuit 15 Off the internal counter is always reset to "0".
| Headlamp cleaning system (HCS), location of components | GF82.15-P-0002-03PP | ||
| Headlight cleaning system (HCS) component network | GF82.15-P-0002-04PP | ||
| Lamp switch module, location/task/design | GF54.25-P-4103A | ||
| Telescopic nozzle for headlamp cleaning system, location/task/design/function | GF82.15-P-2100PP | ||
| Electronic ignition switch control unit, location/ task/design/function | GF80.57-P-4102PP | ||
| Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module location/task/design | Model 203 | GF54.21-P-4108PP | |
| Model 209 | GF54.21-P-4108Q |
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