Replacing SZL in BMW

Feb. 20, 2023

2015-2019 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles may present a condition where the windshield wipers may switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite activation of the switch, due to an internal software error in the SZL (steering column switch cluster). 

2015-2019 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles may present a condition where the windshield wipers may switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite activation of the switch, due to an internal software error in the SZL (steering column switch cluster). The correction involves the replacement of the SZL. The SZL does not require programming/coding after replacement.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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