BMW 7 Series: Final Drive

 Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)

Control Unit Fig. 124: Identifying VDM INDEX REFERENCE CHART VDM The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the vehicle is sold. On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the passenger compartment near the right A-pillar (as illustrated)

 Operating Principle Of Optical Steering Angle Detection

Steering angle detection The code disc enables a 4-digit digital code to be generated for each light field. The 12- digit digital code is formed by lining up the 4-digit digital codes. The steering-angle speed can be ascertained from the changes to the individual digital codes. Fig. 135: Operatin