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Steering Wheel Radio Controls


valivin2003
08-07-2006, 02:18 PM
All of a sudden the radio/climate control controls on my 95 Riveria are acting crazy. If I hit volume up, for example, volume doesn't change, but after a few seconds the band changes, then the station changes and the temperature control changes.

It does not matter which of the controls I push. None work. Dashboard controls all operate correctly.

1. Any ideas?
2. Can I replace the steering wheel control module?
3. Anyone know where I can get one and/or how much they cost?

Thanks!!!

Blue Bowtie
08-07-2006, 10:24 PM
Ouch. The only one of those I ever worked on was a '96. It ended up with a new steering wheel pad. Hopefully, you'll have better luck:

http://72.19.213.157/files/RivieraDashDisassembled.jpg

The gray cable from the steering wheel pad is a multiplexed signal, decoded by the radio head. If you're lucky, the cable is damaged and can be repaired.

valivin2003
08-08-2006, 08:59 AM
Thanks very much, especially for including the picture! Your info is very helpful. I'll check out the cable and hope for the best! :)

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