Steering Wheel Controls

[Aurora01]

Need help with controls on steering wheel of 2001 Aurora the controls don't all light up at night. Anyone know how to get at the switches? Do I have to remove the air bag? Help.

[Bill V]

New style Aurora steering wheel controls are removed by prying the assembly (CAREFULLY!) from the wheel. The harness is VERY short.

[auroradream]

Which controls don't light up on your wheel?

[Aurora01]

Originally Posted by auroradream

Which controls don't light up on your wheel?

Both radio and the temp controls the only one working is the fan speed selector

[auroradream]

Of the 4 controls, only my 2 radio controls work. Guess I'll try pulling my climate switches out.

[Indy8]

Are these controls powered through an old style friction plate on the backside of the wheel? If so, can the plate(ring) just need cleaned?

[auroradream]

I also wondered how the connection was made from column to wheel. But if it was a slip ring, I think my lights would flicker as I turned the wheel. My 2 radio lamps are work properly and the 2 HVAC lamps are always off.

[Indy8]

So you don't know if the control switch is bad or it's just not getting power?

[auroradream]

Hopefuly each switch has simply 2 terminals, and testing the leads will be easy. I don't have the FSM yet. I'll go out in a minute and check it. If you don't hear from me again, the airbag probably deployed and snapped my neck.

[Indy8]

Ouch!!

[bustedratchet]

No friction plate Indy, All that stuff runs through the clockspring.

[Indy8]

Thanks, I've got to get the FSM!

[tyz]

on my 2002 aurora, the radio, temp controls, fan speed selector on steering wheel & cruise control stopped working at the same time. Can't find fuse. I checked under the seat. how did you fix yours? thanks