Steering Wheel Controls

[skidlid_26]

We just purchased a 2013 over the weekend. LOVE IT! Had an 1990 many years ago. My right side steering wheels controls seem to be not "clicked in". They are not where they are supposed to be. I am having trouble finding information on how to take apart the wheel or just the piece that houses the controls. Any info would be great. I have been trying different searches but not coming up with either what I need or hitting a dead end. Any help would be great! Thanks.

 

[SHOdded]

Welcome to the forum, skidlid, congrats on the new ride! Pretty sure you will have to deal with the airbag to do anything like that with the steering wheel, but just need to be cautious. Will pics show what the problem is, or is it purely by feel that the problem manifests? Post a couple of pics showing current condition of the steering wheel.

 

[skidlid_26]

I can't get the pictures to upload to my computer. The volume control side is sunk in as compared to the there side of the wheel. I just need to find out how to dismantle the airbag and the trim around it without breaking or ruining anything.

 

[BamSHO]

Unhook the battery and let sit for about 10-15 minutes to let the airbag discharge. There should be two mounting screws on the back, but they will be hidden by plastic plugs covering the holes. I haven't looked at my '13, but the Gen 2 and 3 that I removed the steering wheel, that is how they came off. I can't stress this enough, BE VERY VERY CAREFUL!!! If you aren't sure, pay someone to do this.

 

[skidlid_26]

Biggest thing is getting it out of the way to get the control back in place. If I wasn't so OCD it wouldn't be a big deal but I am losing my mind over it! My 04 Passat had a spring clip that you accessed through a hole in the wheel. I will look tonight and get it figured out.

 

[SHOdded]

FSM: First you have to depower the Supplemental Restraint System

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering

Depowering

WARNING: Wear eye and ear protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on airbag, Safety Canopy or side air curtain assemblies. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these assemblies, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy and cause serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct RCM fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

• Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• At the BCM , located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 41 (7.5A) from the BCM . For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagrams manual.
• Turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator remains lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse is removed. If the air bag warning indicator is not lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Refer to the Description and Operation portion of Section 501-20B for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s). To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
• Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Refer to Section 414-01 .

Repowering Procedure

Vehicles With Ignition Switch

• Turn the ignition from OFF to ON.
• Install RCM fuse 41 (7.5A) to the BCM and close the cover.
• WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any airbag when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
  Connect the battery ground cable.
• Prove out the SRS as follows:
  • With the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator illuminates continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off. If a SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
    - fail to light.
    - remain lit continuously.
    - flash.
    The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from OFF to ON. This is the time required to complete testing of the SRS . If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime sounds in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, diagnose and repair the air bag warning indicator and any SRS faults.

Vehicles With Push-Button Start System

• Install RCM fuse 41 (7.5A) to the BCM and install the cover.
• Remove BJB relay 88 (run/start relay).
  
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• Install a 30A fused jumper wire in BJB relay 88 (run/start relay) cavities 3 and 5, as shown.
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• WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any airbag when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
• Connect the battery ground cable.
• Wait at least 30 seconds, then remove the fused jumper wire from the BJB .
• Install BJB relay 88 (run/start relay) and cover.
  • Prove out the SRS as follows:
    With the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator illuminates continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off. If a SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
    - fail to light.
    - remain lit continuously.
    - flash.
    The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from OFF to ON. This is the time required to complete testing of the SRS . If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime sounds in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, diagnose and repair the air bag warning indicator and any SRS faults.
• Clear all CMDTCs from the RCM and OCSM .

 

[SHOdded]

Next, driver airbag removal:
Driver Airbag
Removal

WARNING: Always carry a live airbag with the deployment door, trim cover or tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not place a live airbag down with the deployment door, trim cover or tear seam facing down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on airbag, Safety Canopy or side air curtain assemblies. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these assemblies, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not paint any airbag trim covers or deployment doors. Paint may cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

• Depower the SRS . Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
• 3mm (.118 in) Allen key.
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• 3mm (.118 in) Allen key.
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Installation

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• Repower the SRS . Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .

 

[SHOdded]

Finally, the switches:

Steering Wheel Switch


Item Part Number Description
1 3600 Steering wheel
2 9C888 RH steering wheel switch
3 9C888 LH steering wheel switch
4 — Electrical connector (part of 14672)
Removal and Installation

• Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B .
• NOTE: Rotate the steering wheel to access the top 2 screws.
  
  Remove the 3 steering wheel switch trim bezel screws.

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• Disconnect the steering wheel switch electrical connectors.
• Remove the steering wheel switch trim.

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• Release the 4 retainer tabs on the backside of the steering wheel trim and remove the steering wheel switch.

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• To install, reverse the removal procedure.