Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid N376
The Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid
N376 is located within the Access/Start
Authorization Switch E415. It prevents the
ignition key from being removed when
the selector lever is in a driving position.
Previous versions of this ignition key
removal lock feature are mechanical
systems activated by cable control.
The ignition key removal lock in
the Phaeton operates on an
electromechanical basis.
How it works
The ignition key removal lock contains two
spring-loaded locking pins that engage in
the extended grooves of the inserted
ignition key.
The locking pins engage in the ignition
key grooves if the selector lever is
not in “P” position. The ignition key
cannot be withdrawn.
When the selector lever is in “P” position,
a signal travels from Selector Lever Park
Position Lock Switch F319 to the Access/
Start Control Module J518. The Access/
Start Control Module J518 then sends
current to the Ignition Switch Key Lock
Solenoid N376. The locking pins are pulled
out by the solenoid and thus removed from
the ignition key grooves. The ignition key
can then be withdrawn.
If the vehicle is equipped with an
Access/Start Authorization Button
E408, the driver receives a visual
and audible warning upon leaving
the vehicle if the selector lever is
not in the “P” position.
Extended Groove
SSP270/111
Without Current
SSP270/152
Ignition Key
Removal Lock
Solenoid N334
Under Current
SSP270/153
J518
Transmissions
24
Spring
Locking
Pin
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