X-by-wire control system for a motor vehicle

An X-by-wire control system for a motor vehicle to control a main function of the motor vehicle and a secondary function of the motor vehicle that is classified lower by a safety standard to be met in comparison with the main function, the system comprising:

• a main function assembly;
• and
• a secondary function assembly having at least one sensor;
• wherein the main function is adapted to be performed via the main function assembly of the motor vehicle,
• wherein the secondary function is adapted to be performed via the secondary function assembly of the motor vehicle, the secondary function assembly being spatially separated from the main function assembly,
• wherein the at least one sensor of the secondary function assembly is functionally assigned to the main function, and
• wherein the at least one sensor of the secondary function assembly is only connected to the main function assembly in a power supply connection for supplying the at least one sensor of the secondary function assembly with operating power and in a signal exchange connection.