Steering wheel buttons don't work including horn

N370 · 11-19-2015, 08:57 PM

So I know there's many threads about similar issues but couldn't find a solution to my problem. I recently installed PIE LT headers and it requires you to remove the steering wheel bar. Everything was installed back in and was working including the cruise control and all the steering wheel buttons.
After a day of the installation the cruise control and all buttons stopped working, and don't turn on at all. I have checked all fuses answer relays and can't seen to find the issue. Also cant get rid off the airbag light not even after trying to reset it a few times. Have anyone had this issue before?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

POS VETT · 11-19-2015, 09:18 PM

Sounds like a broken clockspring.

N370 · 11-19-2015, 09:42 PM

Can you elaborate on that?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

SouthArk370Z · 11-19-2015, 10:11 PM

The wiring bundle going to the steering wheel is often called the clockspring. Check the FSM for details (see link in my sig). Since all the buttons quit working, I suspect an unplugged connector or the clockspring has been cut.

N370 · 11-19-2015, 10:13 PM

Thanks I'll take a look at it tomorrow

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

DPE G · 11-20-2015, 07:56 AM

No real way to check it, but if you spun the wheel any with the shaft removed, you might as well order one. They only have a limited amount of turns before they stop, so if it was wounded up too much one way, when you went full lock in a turn it would have broke. Usually accompanied by an airbag light.

Lt8Che · 11-20-2015, 09:36 AM

Yep, most likely the clockspring. Had the same issue on my '10 G37.

N370 · 11-21-2015, 03:56 PM

Does the clock spring go bad if the aider bag pops?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

FNR32 · 11-21-2015, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N370

Does the clock spring go bad if the aider bag pops?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

More often than not, yes. Not on EVERY occasion, but i'd say yes at least 90% of the time. I believe that Nissan may require that you replace the clock spring if you're replacing the airbag module that has been deployed.

VenomNinetail · 01-03-2024, 02:03 AM

so I know this is a dead forum. I'm having a similar issue after my horn button exploded (bad connector, aftermarket horn button, male to male splice, to close to heat gun). I've replaced the horn button, replaced the clock spring. still having the same issue, the airbag light doesn't turn on, neither does the VDC light. that fix worked, but my media controls and horn don't work, they checked all the fuses at the local motorsports shop. didn't charge me, because they couldn't get it to work. the codes are gone, Mechanic said it might be the wiring harness.

I'm guessing I have to go to an aftermarket friendly Nissan Dealer. which isn't to bad of a drive, if you like road trips. like 45 mins asway, would make a fun day trip tbh.

11-19-2015, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
N370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 74 Drives: Nissan 370Z M/T Rep Power: 11	Steering wheel buttons don't work including horn So I know there's many threads about similar issues but couldn't find a solution to my problem. I recently installed PIE LT headers and it requires you to remove the steering wheel bar. Everything was installed back in and was working including the cruise control and all the steering wheel buttons. After a day of the installation the cruise control and all buttons stopped working, and don't turn on at all. I have checked all fuses answer relays and can't seen to find the issue. Also cant get rid off the airbag light not even after trying to reset it a few times. Have anyone had this issue before? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

11-19-2015, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Sounds like a broken clockspring. 2011 Nismo#91 and N370 like this.

11-19-2015, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The wiring bundle going to the steering wheel is often called the clockspring. Check the FSM for details (see link in my sig). Since all the buttons quit working, I suspect an unplugged connector or the clockspring has been cut. N370 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-20-2015, 07:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
DPE G Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 747 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo Tech Rep Power: 303	No real way to check it, but if you spun the wheel any with the shaft removed, you might as well order one. They only have a limited amount of turns before they stop, so if it was wounded up too much one way, when you went full lock in a turn it would have broke. Usually accompanied by an airbag light. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo \| DPE \| AirLift \| SPL \| StopTech \| Toyo \| Motordyne \| Tommy Kiara \| Amuse \| ARC \| Top Secret \| Stillen \| Hotchkiss \|

11-20-2015, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lt8Che Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 300 Drives: 10-G37x-Black-7AT Rep Power: 9	Yep, most likely the clockspring. Had the same issue on my '10 G37. __________________ The Black Pearl G37xTT

11-19-2015, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
N370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 74 Drives: Nissan 370Z M/T Rep Power: 11	Can you elaborate on that? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

11-19-2015, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
N370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 74 Drives: Nissan 370Z M/T Rep Power: 11	Thanks I'll take a look at it tomorrow Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

11-21-2015, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
N370 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 74 Drives: Nissan 370Z M/T Rep Power: 11	Does the clock spring go bad if the aider bag pops? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

01-03-2024, 02:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
VenomNinetail Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Black Auto Rep Power: 3	so I know this is a dead forum. I'm having a similar issue after my horn button exploded (bad connector, aftermarket horn button, male to male splice, to close to heat gun). I've replaced the horn button, replaced the clock spring. still having the same issue, the airbag light doesn't turn on, neither does the VDC light. that fix worked, but my media controls and horn don't work, they checked all the fuses at the local motorsports shop. didn't charge me, because they couldn't get it to work. the codes are gone, Mechanic said it might be the wiring harness. I'm guessing I have to go to an aftermarket friendly Nissan Dealer. which isn't to bad of a drive, if you like road trips. like 45 mins asway, would make a fun day trip tbh.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Replace steering wheel buttons?	daveb91	Exterior & Interior	11	08-22-2015 10:55 PM
Aftermarket steering wheel - Confused about horn connection	gpolak	Exterior & Interior	22	01-24-2012 08:51 AM
Retrofitting nav steering wheel buttons onto non-nav steering wheel?	ghostbusters	Exterior & Interior	2	10-11-2011 11:27 AM
Pioneer AVIC Z110BT with Steering wheel buttons and bluetooth mic	FoxMan	Audio & Video	4	03-16-2010 07:36 PM
LF: Hands-Free Steering Wheel Buttons	vipor	Audio & Video	12	11-21-2009 09:20 PM