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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Steering Wheel Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Entertainment Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Operate all of the steering wheel controls.

Do all of the steering wheel controls operate properly?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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Do one or more of the steering wheel control switches operate properly?

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    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the steering wheel controls.
  2. Press and hold the steering wheel control select down switch.
  3. Measure the resistance between the remote radio control supply voltage circuit and the steering wheel control signal circuit.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

2,148-2,625 ohms

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Go to Step 9

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Test the remote radio control supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the remote radio control signal circuit for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dash integration module (DIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the steering wheel controls. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

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Replace the steering wheel control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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