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Controls System Components

Figure 1 - Steering Wheels Controls Components:




Figure 1

The steering wheel remote control pad (1) is removed by carefully prying out the pad, and disconnecting the horn (3) and controls (4) leads. The delay relay (9) and interface module (8) convert and relay the control button signals to the proper function.

Figure 2 - Steering Wheel Controls:




CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Steering wheel control buttons allow remote control of the following functions (see Figure 2):
FAN -Changes heater/AC blower fan speeds. TEMP -Changes temperature setting of heater/AC. MODE -Changes heater/AC mode options:
defog, bi-level, etc. FADE -Changes speaker balance, front to rear.
MUTE -Turns sound off AM/FM -Switches between AM and FM bands. PRE-SET -Selects pre-set stations. VOL -Volume control of radio and tape deck. SEEK -Seeks the next station, either up or down the radio band.

DIAGNOSIS

Refer to page 8A-150 of this manual. Refer to Section 9A-Radio System and Antennas for Steering Wheel Controls operation.
vRemove or Disconnect

1. Horn pad assembly (see preceding steps).
2. Retainer and nut.
3. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during reinstallation.
4. Steering wheel with J1859-03.

NOTICE: On cars equipped with steering wheel control option, do not install J1859-03 bolts beyond five full turns. Damage to electronic components under steering wheel may result if this procedure is not followed.

vInstall or Connect

1. Align mark on steering wheel with mark on shaft.
2. Nut to 41 N-m (30 lbs.ft.).
3. Retainer.
4. Horn pad assembly (see preceding steps).