• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
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Left Steering Wheel Control Switch Signal | 1 | B3647 08, B3648 08, B3649 04, B3649 08 | 1 | B3647 5A, B3648 5A, B3649 5A |
Right Steering Wheel Control Switch Signal | 1 | B3644 08, B3645 08, B3646 04, B3646 08 | 1 | B3644 5A, B3645 5A, B3646 5A |
Low Reference | -- | 1 | 1 | -- |
1. Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative |
The steering column control module (SCCM) supplies voltage to the audio steering wheel control multiple momentary contact switches and monitors the return signal. Each switch is associated to a set resistance value, when pressed a specific voltage drop occurs through a series of resistors unique to that switch. The SCCM identifies the selection, then sends a serial data message that is received by the component controlled, activating the feature.
The ignition is ON.
The SCCM detects that the voice control switch is stuck for greater than 60 seconds.
The SCCM detects that the voice control switch resistance is out of range.
The SCCM will ignore the switch command.
• | A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present. |
• | A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction. |
Steering Wheel Secondary/Configurable Control Schematics
Steering Wheel Controls Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Left Steering Remote Control Status parameter while pressing and releasing the voice control switch. The reading should be Up-Key identifying when the switch pressed, and No Key Pressed when the switch is released.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SCCM. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SCCM. |
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SCCM. |
⇒ | If any of the resistance measurements for the individual switches are not within the specified resistance values, replace the left steering wheel control switch. |
Function Switch | Minimum Resistance Value | Maximum Resistance Value |
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Scroll Wheel Up | 49.7 Ohms | 53.7 Ohms |
Scroll Wheel Down | 117.5 Ohms | 121.5 Ohms |
Scroll Wheel Press | 217.5 Ohms | 221.5 Ohms |
Voice/Station Presets | 397 Ohms | 401 Ohms |
Phone/CD Changer | 756 Ohms | 760 Ohms |
No Switch Pressed | 1855 Ohms | 1859 Ohms |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for SCCM replacement, setup, and programming |