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Old 11-13-2004, 04:38 AM
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Problem with Steering Wheel Audio Controls

My Maxima is developing a problem with the audio controls on the steering wheel. They are not as sensitive any more and sometimes I have to press them multiple times to get a response. And sometimes when I do I the I get a double hit.

Anyone have any idea what's going on and if there's an easy way to fix it? I'm out of the bumber-bumber warrantee so I don't feel like taking it to the dealer.
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Old 11-13-2004, 10:36 PM
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I'd take the radio out and use a multimeter to check the controls.
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Old 11-14-2004, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by unrealii
I'd take the radio out and use a multimeter to check the controls.
I'm a real newbie when it comes to car stereos. What would I be checking exactly with the multimeter?

I'm assuming some kind of wiring harness will come from the steering wheel and plug into the stereo unit. Is this passive? Do I just have to check the resistance between the various wires in the harness?
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Old 11-14-2004, 09:45 AM
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I have the same problem with my '01' AE. I have become so irratated with it that I'm tempted to upgrade HU with the PAC SWI-X controller. Let me know outcome of intermittent button function in case I decide to stay factory.
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