Erratic steering control function

Jamesd · 18th September 2013, 20:45

The steering wheel controls on my ZT with Hi Line system function strangely. The mode button seems to skip tracks the volume button skips tracks and switches modes if pressed the other way and the track skip does nothing? Has anybody seen this kind of problem before? I am thinking I have an infrared style control and perhaps its malfunctioning because it still works (kind of) Where as if it was a wired control it would probably either work or not work at all if there was a problem?

suffolk boy · 18th September 2013, 21:20

the highline doesnt use the i/r system.it is hardwired so i suggest you have a problem with switches itself .replace them

Jamesd · 18th September 2013, 21:29

Thanks for clearing that up. I shall look for a replacement set of switches. Is it known for the switches to go?

HarryM1BYT · 18th September 2013, 21:37

Was it this car, or my previous one which suffered clock spring contact problems? Cannot remember, but if all buttons are misbehaving, it could be the clock spring. It provides contact between the buttons on the wheel and the part which remains stationary on the steering column.

Anyone clear up my confusion?

suffolk boy · 18th September 2013, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Jamesd

Thanks for clearing that up. I shall look for a replacement set of switches. Is it known for the switches to go?

i have heard of some on monday funnily enough.if it is at all possible to clean them i no not .some electrical contact cleaner will not do any harm

Jamesd · 19th September 2013, 12:07

Thanks for the replies I shall strip it down and investigate further. Hopefully a clean will cure it.

18th September 2013, 20:45	#1
Jamesd Regular poster ZT-T 180 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dundee Posts: 66 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Erratic steering control function The steering wheel controls on my ZT with Hi Line system function strangely. The mode button seems to skip tracks the volume button skips tracks and switches modes if pressed the other way and the track skip does nothing? Has anybody seen this kind of problem before? I am thinking I have an infrared style control and perhaps its malfunctioning because it still works (kind of) Where as if it was a wired control it would probably either work or not work at all if there was a problem?

18th September 2013, 21:20	#2
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	the highline doesnt use the i/r system.it is hardwired so i suggest you have a problem with switches itself .replace them __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

18th September 2013, 21:37	#4
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18th September 2013, 21:29	#3
Jamesd Regular poster ZT-T 180 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dundee Posts: 66 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for clearing that up. I shall look for a replacement set of switches. Is it known for the switches to go?

19th September 2013, 12:07	#6
Jamesd Regular poster ZT-T 180 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dundee Posts: 66 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the replies I shall strip it down and investigate further. Hopefully a clean will cure it.