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Chassis ID Path
A 773057 6413/Description, Design and function//Electrical steering column lock, component description

Model Identity
FH (4) 131992656

Publish date ID/Operation

13/07/13

Electrical steering column lock, component description

Electrical steering column lock

Overview

1 Shear screw

2 ESCL (Electrical Steering Column Lock) cover

3 4-pin connector

4 Lock bolt

5 ESCL housing

Pin description

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1 + 24 V supply (to motor, from VMCU (Vehicle Master Control Unit))

2 Ground

3 LIN (Local Interconnect Network) (communication with VMCU)

4 + 24 V supply (to LIN, from CIOM (Cab I/O Module))

Description
The purpose of the electrical steering column lock is to lock the steering wheel to prevent steering
function when the key is removed from the key switch and thereby preventing theft of the vehicle.
The matching of the ESCL to the vehicle is done by programming the VMCU. The matching can only
be done once.
The ESCL is integrated into the steering column housing. It is secured with two shear screws to the
steering column. The supply and communication connector used on the ESCL has a 4-pin and socket
housing. The ESCL uses an electric motor to drive a helical curve wheel via a worm gear. A lock-bolt
is suspended on the helical curve and is actuated when the wheel rotates.
The status of the ESCL is monitored using two hall sensors, both located at the unlocked position to
ensure correct unlocking. To unlock, an encrypted message reaches the ESCL and is checked by a
micro controller before the unlocking process starts. The locking process does not use an encryption
procedure.

Note
The ESCL is a safety critical component and must be handled with care. If the ESCL is
dropped it must be discarded.

Related information
For more information on the electrical architecture, refer to:
Wiring diagram
Vehicle Electronics Overview ➠ Vehicle electronics overview, system description
Related function
Electrical steering column lock, function description ➠ Electrical steering column lock, function
description

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The information contained herein is current at the time of its original distribution, but is subject to change. The reader is advised that printed copies are uncontrolled.

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