Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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steering wheel buttons - resistance values
My audio control buttons (on steering wheel) suddenly stopped working - only the VOLUME UP works. As far as I know the input is evalued in radio unit (low line audio) - by specific voltage on the connector input.
Anyone know the reference values (either voltage or ohms) for the individual buttons?
I plan to check at the radio connector side in order not to have to put airbag down etc. thanks2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
Whilst it doesn't give actual resitance values, if you're getting a reading for 1 button but not others then it would suggest some of the buttons are failing. The button units are 'repairable' I believe - just a couple of screws once you manage to remove them from the steering wheel.Previously:
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11th Nov 2009 4:19 pm
evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
Location: Zalesie
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thanks for the info and link I knew that wiggs had it somewhere in his gallery - but was not able to find it.
I just have them on for cca 1 year - and they are already failing - what a crap. 2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
11th Nov 2009 4:42 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Although it could be the switch panel that is failing, a more common fault would be the clockspring.
My audio buttons got gradually worse and a new clock spring fixed it 100% 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
11th Nov 2009 5:34 pm
evo8
Member Since: 29 Jan 2008
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hmm - something is going wrong there - it was working fine again after it was parked in a warm garage whole day. Will see tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas - the clock spring might also be the reason - some moisture condensing etc.2013 D4 TDV6 S; Baltic Blue; IID Tool BT
2007 D3 TDV6 SE, Auto; club Faultmate MSV2
11th Nov 2009 10:09 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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evo8 wrote:
the clock spring might also be the reason - some moisture condensing etc.
Or maybe the reason is that it is d
Intermittent funcionality and only some buttons working (which may change if you have the wheel turned) is a classic sign of a clockspring 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
11th Nov 2009 10:11 pm
genoa
Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: UK
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I think I may have this clockspring problem too! - Usually the Cruise buttons give up but sometimes it is the phone stuff and volume. THe local main dealer have replaced the buttons 2x (Once on warranty, second time I had to pay £80)
Is there anyone in the East Mids who can sort this (and fix my dodgy Bluetooth as well?)
TFC is the man for most things, worth a try.
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12th Nov 2009 7:33 pm
genoa
Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: UK
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It would appear TFC is unobtainable ....
Any one else around the East Mids who knows how to do this Clockspring repair for a cruise control. - Whilst I am at it, does anyone know if the adaptive cc has been done yet? - I'd love that mod! (Although I have no front parking sensors) - Costs anyone?
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I knew that wiggs had it somewhere in his gallery - but was not able to find it.
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