STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL???

brittonj85 · 04-12-08, 04:48 PM

My volume control on the steering wheel just stop working yesterday. Is there some type of fuse I can check for this?

All help is needed.

DevanTheDude · 04-12-08, 05:46 PM

I don't believe there is a fuse for that, but sometimes dirt gets in behind the knob on the radio. Try flicking the center of the knob to loosen it up. No joke. It works.

ptan1968 · 04-12-08, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brittonj85

My volume control on the steering wheel just stop working yesterday. Is there some type of fuse I can check for this?

All help is needed.

FYI: btw check your cruise control and horn, if those won't work then the problem'll be your clock spring sits underneath the steering wheel air bag broken.

91LSplendid · 04-12-08, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brittonj85

My volume control on the steering wheel just stop working yesterday. Is there some type of fuse I can check for this?

All help is needed.

Dude! I was just going to write the same post. On Thursday, my 1991 LS sedan's steering wheel volume control stopped working (both up and down). However, the center button that changes the radio presets still works and I know my horn still works. Have not tested the cruise control or tried the "flick trick", but will...

Maybe our volume control's 17 year manufacturer warranty just expired

Really does anybody else have more ideas???

Thanks!
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samblaze · 04-12-08, 07:53 PM

Dirt buildup behind the buttons themselves? Contact cleaner ought to work, is cheap and can't really hurt. The clock-spring has a 'ribbon' style wire I think??? Perhaps only one of the smaller wires in the ribbon is having an issue and hence inly some wheel controls are malfunctioning...just random ideas.

91LSplendid · 04-12-08, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DevanTheDude

I don't believe there is a fuse for that, but sometimes dirt gets in behind the knob on the radio. Try flicking the center of the knob to loosen it up. No joke. It works.

I got them to work and I believe it was this trick that did it.

1st - I tried flicking the round volume control on the radio itself. Did not work.
2nd - Then I tried flicking the up/down controls on the steering wheel controls and it did not work.
3rd- Tried cleaning behind the up/down controls with a damp baby wipe (they have lots of uses) - did not work
4th - was a little frustrated and poked (i.e. harder than a flick...probably like poking someone in the chest) the radio volume knob and the up/down controls repeatedly (5-7 times). NOW THEY WORK AGAIN!

Thank you!
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ymisoqt · 04-12-08, 08:31 PM

So does anyone have a problem with the radio controls on the steering wheel only working when they want to? Or doing whatever they want? Mine sometimes work fine, or don't work at all, or the volume will change the channels, or the down volume button will turn the volume up.

brittonj85 · 04-14-08, 06:31 AM

I notice some niose something from the steering wheel itself latly. It's like when I turn the wheel sharp, I will hear this noise like the wheel is going to break. Could that be the clock spring?

brittonj85 · 04-14-08, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DevanTheDude

I don't believe there is a fuse for that, but sometimes dirt gets in behind the knob on the radio. Try flicking the center of the knob to loosen it up. No joke. It works.

Flickering as in turning the actual radio knob on and off?

91LSplendid · 04-14-08, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brittonj85

Flickering as in turning the actual radio knob on and off?

Flicking it... like poking it...or quick jabs at it with your finger...and yes my radio knob turned on and off a few times while trying it.

But to be honest, I think it was when I did this to the steering wheel control up and down buttons that did it. I poked them with the point of my finger quickly and repeatedly like 5-7 times each (also did this to the knob on the radio) and the up/down controls started working again. Just did this Saturday night...

PS - any larger pics of your car? It looks great in your avatar/sig. I really like the sedans with the 7 spoke OEM wheels. Trying to get a set myself.
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91LSplendid · 04-14-08, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ymisoqt

So does anyone have a problem with the radio controls on the steering wheel only working when they want to? Or doing whatever they want? Mine sometimes work fine, or don't work at all, or the volume will change the channels, or the down volume button will turn the volume up.

sorry, have not experienced that one...but sounds like something has a bad or loose connection?...total guess.
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Jsteed25 · 04-14-08, 08:52 AM

Have any of you guys noticed if your volume knob turns when you use your steering wheel controls? My steering wheel controls don't work and someone told me it was because the motor in my HU for the volume knob had burned out. Anyone have any idea how to remedy this?

91LSplendid · 04-14-08, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsteed25

Have any of you guys noticed if your volume knob turns when you use your steering wheel controls?

Yes the volume knob does move when using the volume control on the steering wheel. I do not know about a volume knob motor...but have you tried the "flick trick" discussed above. It just worked for me.
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Jsteed25 · 04-14-08, 10:18 AM

I'll give it a try.....Has anyone heard of that though (volume knob motor)?

brittonj85 · 04-14-08, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 91LSplendid

Flicking it... like poking it...or quick jabs at it with your finger...and yes my radio knob turned on and off a few times while trying it.

But to be honest, I think it was when I did this to the steering wheel control up and down buttons that did it. I poked them with the point of my finger quickly and repeatedly like 5-7 times each (also did this to the knob on the radio) and the up/down controls started working again. Just did this Saturday night...

PS - any larger pics of your car? It looks great in your avatar/sig. I really like the sedans with the 7 spoke OEM wheels. Trying to get a set myself.
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I will give that a shot when I get off. Question, how do you tell if the clock spring is broken?

I do have more pictures.

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brittonj85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 234 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (0)	STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL??? My volume control on the steering wheel just stop working yesterday. Is there some type of fuse I can check for this? All help is needed. __________________ Acura Legend Type 2.

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samblaze Sherwood GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 1,873 iTrader: (10)	Dirt buildup behind the buttons themselves? Contact cleaner ought to work, is cheap and can't really hurt. The clock-spring has a 'ribbon' style wire I think??? Perhaps only one of the smaller wires in the ribbon is having an issue and hence inly some wheel controls are malfunctioning...just random ideas. __________________ 86 Saab 900S Coupe 5MT 94 Acura Legend GS 6MT 04 Subaru Forester XS A/T

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ymisoqt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,236 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (4)	So does anyone have a problem with the radio controls on the steering wheel only working when they want to? Or doing whatever they want? Mine sometimes work fine, or don't work at all, or the volume will change the channels, or the down volume button will turn the volume up. __________________ www.myspace.com/jenstorace

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brittonj85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 234 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (0)	I notice some niose something from the steering wheel itself latly. It's like when I turn the wheel sharp, I will hear this noise like the wheel is going to break. Could that be the clock spring? __________________ Acura Legend Type 2.

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04-12-08, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
DevanTheDude AKA Nicco Bellic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 500 Car 1: 91LS Coupe w/ typeII swap Car 2: 1966 Mustang Car 3: 06 GTI 2.0 turbo iTrader: (3)	I don't believe there is a fuse for that, but sometimes dirt gets in behind the knob on the radio. Try flicking the center of the knob to loosen it up. No joke. It works.

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Jsteed25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 21 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend GS KA7 iTrader: (0)	Have any of you guys noticed if your volume knob turns when you use your steering wheel controls? My steering wheel controls don't work and someone told me it was because the motor in my HU for the volume knob had burned out. Anyone have any idea how to remedy this?

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Jsteed25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 21 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend GS KA7 iTrader: (0)	I'll give it a try.....Has anyone heard of that though (volume knob motor)?

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