The glove compartment in the E70 is designed with a flap split into two parts. The glove compartment is opened electrically by pressing a button. The glove compartment is linked to the central-locking system of the vehicle.
The following components are described for the glove compartment:
The button to open the glove compartment is located in the instrument panel close to the ventilation grilles. When pressed, the button switches an earth signal to the input of the junction box electronics (JBE).
The glove compartment flaps are unlocked electrically. After unlocking, the glove compartment flaps are opened automatically by spring force. The glove compartment flaps are interconnected by a mechanical system.
The JBE provides the electrical power supply to the glove compartment release. The earth signal from the button to open the glove compartment is received by the JBE. The JBE issues a pulse-modulated signal with the level of the on-board supply voltage to the glove compartment release. The release is activated for approx. 100 ms. The JBE is located below the glove compartment.
Structure of the release in the E70
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Sound insulation |
2 |
Infrared sensors |
3 |
Mechanical lock (ball) |
4 |
Engaging hook for upper glove compartment flap |
5 |
Engaging hook for lower glove compartment flap |
6 |
Upper slider |
7 |
Lower slider |
8 |
Bowden cable, manual unlocking |
9 |
Drive shaft |
10 |
Manual unlocking |
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Release drive |
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Bowden cable for manual release on the E70
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Engaging hook |
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Release drive |
3 |
Upper glove compartment flap |
4 |
Lower glove compartment flap |
5 |
Release on passenger's side |
6 |
Loop for manual release |
7 |
Glove compartment body |
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Block circuit diagram E70
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Junction box electronics (JBE) |
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Control electronics |
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Release for glove compartment on inside |
4 |
Release for glove compartment on outside |
5 |
Glove compartment lighting |
6 |
Charger for torch in the glove compartment |
7 |
Button for glove compartment release |
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The following system functions are described for the glove compartment:
Pressing the button for the glove compartment electrically unlocks the glove compartment. After unlocking, the glove compartment flaps are opened automatically by spring force. The glove compartment flaps are interconnected by a mechanical system.
The glove compartment is closed by pressing one of the glove compartment flaps. Here, it is sufficient to push only one glove compartment flap closed. The glove compartment flaps catch audibly in the end position. The end position of the glove compartment flaps is sensed indirectly by infrared sensors.
The glove compartment is linked to the central-locking system. On locking the vehicle, the glove compartment is also locked. On unlocking the vehicle, the glove compartment is also unlocked. The glove compartment can also be locked and unlocked using the central lock button.
In the event of electrical malfunctions, the glove compartment can be opened manually. To do so, the side cover on the right of the instrument panel must be opened. Pulling the revealed loop upwards unlocks and opens the glove compartment.
The following information on the glove compartment is available for service staff:
Notes on diagnosis
There is no diagnosis via the diagnosis system for the glove compartment release. In the event of a defect in the release, it can only be replaced completely.
The diagnosis of the button for the release can be carried out using a multimeter in accordance with the connection scheme.
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