Audio Controls

DRWMGTF · 20th October 2018, 17:50

Evening,
The audio controls on the steering wheel in my car are not working. Any suggestions as to where to start checking and how to fix them?
Regards David

suzublu · 20th October 2018, 17:59

You haven't blocked the infra red sensor under the eyebrow with anything have you David

Assuming you have one

stevestrat · 20th October 2018, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

You haven't blocked the infra red sensor under the eyebrow with anything have you David

Assuming you have one

2001 model, should be hard wired steering wheel controls.

What type of head unit is fitted?

DRWMGTF · 20th October 2018, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

You haven't blocked the infra red sensor under the eyebrow with anything have you David

Assuming you have one

Hello Ronnie,
Infra red sensor?....It is an 03 car with a symphony audio system....does it have an infra red sensor or is it hard wired?
Regards David

DRWMGTF · 20th October 2018, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

2001 model, should be hard wired steering wheel controls.

What type of head unit is fitted?

Hello Steve,
It is an 03 car with a symphony audio system....does it have an infra red sensor or is it hard wired?
Regards David

stevestrat · 20th October 2018, 18:46

Symphony isn't infra red, its hard wired. See diagram below:

DRWMGTF · 20th October 2018, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Symphony isn't infra red, its hard wired. See diagram below:

Hello Steve,
Thanks for the diagrams.
Where do I start?
Is there a "how to" check/repair audio controls?
or I've had this problem as well....clean the terminal????....
Any thoughts?
Regards David

stevestrat · 20th October 2018, 19:41

Have you done anything to disturb the wiring/connectors? This "might" help

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

Check that there are the Blue/Orange and Blue/Purple cables in the stereo unit connector and if you have [or can borrow] a multimeter, check between them and see if the resistance changes when the switches are pressed.

If not, do the same at the white connector under the steering wheel, if still no change it probably is a problem with the rotary coupler.

DRWMGTF · 21st October 2018, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Have you done anything to disturb the wiring/connectors? This "might" help

Morning Steve,
I bought the car about a month ago and the audio controls on the steering wheel have never worked.
Regards David

Mike Noc · 21st October 2018, 07:51

I take it the horn buttons work OK?

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