Bracket Steering Column Switch, What is it?

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Apr 6, 2009 | 10:37 AM

amit1947

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My Ride: 2010 535i, Sports Package, Nav, Prem Sound

I just got a certified 06 530i with 35k miles on it. I noticed the following in the service history: Bracket Steering Column Switch @ 341 miles and @ 16032 miles (what is this?)

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:29 AM

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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.

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Originally Posted by amit1947' post='838030' date='Apr 6 2009, 09:37 PM

I just got a certified 06 530i with 35k miles on it. I noticed the following in the service history: Bracket Steering Column Switch @ 341 miles and @ 16032 miles (what is this?)

It could be a electrical switch that locks a bracket in to the steering wheel
when the car is parked for anti theft.