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SPORT button

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When the Sport button is pressed, a switch is made to a more sports-oriented configuration of the EPS.

Fig 1: EPS Control Unit Communication Diagram
G10004307Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Digital engine electronics
2 Steering column switch center (SZL)
3 Digital engine electronics
2 Electronic transmission control (EGS)
5 Auxiliary instrument (KOMBI2)
6 Instrument panel (KOMBI)
7 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
8 Sport button on the switch block, center console

The Sport button is in the switch block on the center console. The Sport button is connected to the junction box electronics (JBE). The JBE is connected to the EPS via the PT-CAN (Powertrain CAN).

The following additional control units are involved in the electromechanical power steering: