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Task - The ETC control module (N15/3) determines the instantaneous operating condition for the vehicle and
controls all gearshift sequences taking into account the ease of shifting and the driving situation. See Fig. 97
.
This involves receiving , converting and transmitting various digital and analog signals.
Input signals:
Starter Lock-Out Contact (Y3/6S1)
RPM Sensor 2 (Y3/6N2)
RPM Sensor 3 (Y3/6N3)
Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor (Y3/6B1)
Kickdown Switch (S16/6)
Gear Recognition Switch (S16/10)
Output signals:
Reverse/parking lock valve
Input and output signals:
Datalink connector (X11/4)
In addition there is a connection via the engine compartment bus to the:
ME-SFI Control Module (N3/10) or CDI Control Module (N3/9)
Traction System Control Module (N47)
Transfer Case Control Module (N78)
The solenoid valves for the modulating and shift pressure and for the gear changes are actuated by the ETC
control module (N15/3). The pressure required is calculated from all input signals, adjusted to the torque to be
transferred.
The following information from other systems is then processed:
ME-SFI Control Module (N3/10) or CDI Control Module (N3/9)
(Y66/1)
Selector lever position P/N to the engine control module (ME-SFI) (N3/10) (only on detection of the
selector lever position "P" or "N" on the transmission range recognition switch (S16/10) and at the starter
interlock contact (Y3/6s1)).
Traction system control module (N47):
Wheel speeds

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Gear shift
Traction status
Transfer case control module (N78):
Position of transfer case (off-road or on-road ratio)
Engine torque
Engine speed
Accelerator pedal position
Gear soft
Engine status
The following information is output to other systems:
ME-SFI Control Module (N3/10) or CDI Control Module (N3/9):
Kickdown switch (S16/6)
Engage drive mode
Traction system control module (N47):
Transmission ratio
Speeds
Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Location/Task/Design (With Touch Shift)

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Fig. 98: Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module
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Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Location

The electronic selector lever module control module (n15/5) is located in the center console of the
vehicle. See Fig. 98
.
Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Task

See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL MODULE, TASK
.
Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Design

See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL MODULE, DESIGN
.

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Electronic Selector Lever Module ESM Control Module, Task

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Fig. 99: Input & Output Signals
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Fig. 100: CAN Data Bus
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Task
The electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5) receives digital and analog input signals, converts
these signals and controls various components or transfers information to various control modules via CAN.
In selector lever position "D" lateral touch movements in the "+" or "-" direction are detected by the electronic
selector lever module control module (N15/5) via two contacts and are conveyed to the ETC control module
(N15/3) via the engine compartment bus. See Fig. 99
and Fig. 100 .
The selector lever positions are determined by the slider position of the potentiometer and transferred to the
electronic selector lever module control module 90 (N15/5).
The selection diagram symbols (shift pattern display) are illuminated by means of LEDs when low beam is
switched on.
Input signals:
Selector Lever Position (From Potentiometer (90))
Touch Button +/-
Voltage Supply (Terminal 87)
Power Supply For Reverse Lamp (Terminal 15)
Signal For Shift Gate Illumination (Terminal 58D)
Kickdown Switch (S16/6)
Stop Light Switch (S9/1)
Input & Output Signals:
Datalink connector (X11/4)
Output Signals:
R/P locking solenoid (89)
Power supply and ground for potentiometer
Reverse lamp (via the light module (N7-1)).
Via The Engine Compartment Bus, There Are Connections To The:
ETC (EGS) Control Module (N15/3)
Traction System Control Module (N47)
The Following Information Is Received:

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