A
system and method for controlling a cleaning
system for motor vehicle components, wherein the cleaning
system includes a fluid conveying device, a
pressure sensor for determining a pressure generated by the fluid conveying device, a fluid distribution device with at least one input port fluid-connected to the fluid conveying device and with at least two output ports fluid-connected to the input port, wherein each output port is adjustable between an open position and a closed position, at least two cleaning devices, each fluid-connected to a respective output connection via a fluid line, and a control device, which is data-coupled to the fluid conveying device, the
pressure sensor and the fluid distribution device for transmitting and / or receiving signals, the method achieving simplified control of the cleaning system and a reduction in the susceptibility of the cleaning system to errors.