I seem to have a problem of late. The steering wheel controls for changing radio stations (up or down) and selecting the Mode (AM, FM1, FM2, CD) seem to not work at times. Have to press the levers a few times. Perhaps it was becuase it was a bit cold tonight but not that cold in Charlotte, NC.

The volume controls on the steering wheel are fine.

Where does one find this part on line?
Is it hard to replace my self?
Any links with pictures, costs, place to order parts, etc..

Thanks,
Peter
pcumming@yahoo.com

 

I'm not sure if the weather has anything to do with it. Do you have an aftermarket stereo with the SWI-PAC adapter? If so then sometimes it's not as sensitive as the stock controls. After all, it's an adapter programmed by the remote control of your aftermarket stereo.

But if you have stock parts, then I'd bring it to the dealer.

 

i'm having the same issues. except my volume controls are messed up too

i have another unit that i'm gonna swap and try it out.

will let you know

 

I have the same problem. Seems to get worse when the weather gets cold.

 

well my problem started in the summer, so i dont think the problem is related to temp

who knows though

 

Is there a cover or something you can pop off on the steering wheel to have a looksee?

Oh yeah, without tripping the airbag

 

Does anyone have the instructions on how to replace the radio controls on the steering wheel????????

 

My volume controls on my steering wheel and on the HU are messed up. I am going to get a new HU and see what happens

 

I have a 2001 Maxima SE 20th Anniv and I too am having issues with the Bose radio controls on the steering wheel. The buttons only work every once in a while. Is there anyone out there that has fixed this problem and can tell me what they replaced and/or fixed?

Thanks,
Andrew

 

I think this is a known issue. Do a search. Mine is doing it and it freakin drives me nuts. I didn't recall there being a fix in the post I read before. I'm actually in process of CDA-9853 install and want to see if hooking up PAC adapter fixes it. Heres hoping....

 

Let me know how it works out. This may not be a big problem, but is drives me nuts too.

There are multiple posts with others having same or similar problem, but no one lists the cause or fix.

If anyone has had this problem and fixed it, please let us know what you did. I have already removed the radio controls from the steering wheel, opened it up, and cleaned up the contacts and grounds with no success. The controls still only work intermittently.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

you may need an entire control unit. Probably the contacts went bad.

mine is giving me trouble now also. Its not that responsive anymore...

 

I have this problem too. For me it only happens when it is really cold. I've actually measured this and there is no reading from the wires when it is cold. I have already bought a new button switch, been a bit busy to have it installed though.

 

So you guys having problems are also using the stock decks too, right?

Here's my response with the steering control and the pac swi-x http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=434195

I had ordered a new stich from daveb about 2 months ago, but have yet to install it since the air bag needs to pop off to get to it. Daveb said it isn't uncommon for these switches to fail. Another guy in a nissan parts dept suggested I try some electronic contact cleaner spray. I know what it is but haven't bought it yet.

 

Don't buy it. It won't do a thing.

 

Damn, guess I'll just cough up the $$$ for the dealer to install it. The service manager over there is really cool with me and I plan on having some major preventive maintenance done, so hopefully it shouldn't be too bad.

 

do you have a part number? Just curious

 

25552-4Y903 - this is for frost interior. The first switch I got from Daveb was mislabeled in his inventory, so he sent me the wrong part by accident. I am pretty sure this number is correct for the frost interior.

 

I have also experienced this problem. I notice it is much worse when it is cold. I also noticed the problem can be remedied by wiggling the steering wheel from side to side very slightly, while pressing the buttons.

Has anyone ever had a problem with their HU switching modes by itself? For example, from CD to radio without pushing any buttons. Does anyone think that is related to the faulty controls?

 

I happened to notice something that makes me think the issue is not with the steering wheel buttons. When the controls do not work, I can hold one of the buttons (volume button for example) and turn the steering wheel 90-180 degrees and it will work. Did some research and came up with the conclusion that the spiral cable in the steering wheel is faulty. This part allows the steering wheel switches and air bag electrical connections to remain intact while turning the steering wheel. Dealership said the part is $180. Not sure if I want to spend that much money to fix this problem. If I happen to do it, I'll update everyone as to whether or not it fixed the problem.

I also took the steering apart and removed the air bag to get the radio switch out. Took the switch apart the circuit board and buttons looked like they were new. Nothing wrong. All the grounds in the steering wheel looked good too. That again makes me think the spiral cable is the problem.

 

That was my fear. It makes no sense for the buttons to go bad. I talked to daveb and he said inside the spiral cable, its a post with a bunch of contacts rubbing against it, so it makes sense if its the culprit. I haven't tried to replace my buttons yet, so I cannot give a definite answer.

 

i have a 2000 SE and i want to get the option to change my radio from the steering wheel my mom has a 2001 and ITS AN AMAZING OPTION and it would help alot since i have a manual how can i go about getting it ?? has anyone tried it?

oh btw i just bought the SE for $6500 its fully loaded with 130k did i get good buy ?

 

What is up with the giant letters.......... calm down

 

oops i didnt relize 7 would be soo big sorry

 

hey can i get the steering wheel controls on my 2000se? and how?

 

is it possible that i can instal the steering controls on a 2000 se?

 

is it possible i can install steering controls onto a 2000se?

 

It is possible







to get banned for being Very annoying.

 

sorry i didnt realize it just new at these forums

 

How can you Not realize when You posted...

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All the same question and less than 24hrs after you asked it the first time. Give it some time, if someone has an answer for you, they will share it. Have some patience.

 

no see idk iwas messing with my profile and i selected the option of newest frst and i didnt realize it so everytime id scroll down my post wasnt there so i assumed it didnt post thts why but my bad just a careless mistake

 

I too have a 2001 Maxima 20th anvry edition w/Bose.
The steering controls did not work when I purchased the vehicle.
I also own a 2002 with steering controls that work fine.
Having a background working on cars I dug into this issue.
First the 2002 and 2001 are totally different units.
I have the CD manual for the 2002 and the unit is wired real simple.
The steering control unit goes thru the spiral cable to the radio directly.
I had to order the CD manual for the 2001 because it is totally different.
The control on the steering wheel is pretty much the same, it is a processing unit with no contacts, all electronically controlled thru a processing chip.
That signal is fed by one wire thru the spiral cable.
On the passenger side kick panel below the glove box there is a 2" by 2" black box.
In it is a processing unit that is powered by a 10 amp fuse (location#1) in the junction box and takes the info in and in turn sends it to the radio thru multiple wires.
I did not find a way to test the switch but I tested the spiral cable by removing the Airbag and disconnecting the cable connection and confirming continuity thru the spiral cable.
At this time I replaced the switch (part # 25552-4Y900)($70) but that did nothing to help.
I was trying to diagnose this with the 2002 CD when I confirmed there were major differences in wiring between the years.
Upon buying the CD manual for the 2001 I then found the second part of this equation is the steering wheel receiver control switch (25556-4Y900)($60) located in that passenger side kick panel.
Upon replacing this the controls worked again.
Every situation is different but this was my situation.
I found http://www.nissanpartszone.com/ was a big help on the parts and fairly priced.
Hope this helps!

 

Buahahaha

Wooo 4 years later we have a fix!!

 

interesting...
mine is the '02 but the wifes is the '01 and she bishes about this all the f'in time. might be worth $60 so i dont have to hear about it anymore.

anyone else tried this fix?

currently that part is like $11 off at that site.

 

my head unit with the radio controls and settings buttons dont work at all and same with the stearing controls. they do not even light up. still trying to figure the problem