Steering Wheel Swap

tumulte · Sep 14, 2017

Hey all.

I have a 2010 ST with basically only cruise control and power windows/doors. I got an EVIC and steering wheel out of a 2012 Laramie. My steering wheel had no controls on it, only a lever for cruise control. The new one has cruise on the buttons and the EVIC controls.

Once Installed, the fuel gauge on the EVIC stopped working (was working before the wheel was installed). The horn worked for a few minutes, then stopped, and now the ABS and traction lights are on. The buttons also don't work. I plugged in the old steering wheel and still nothing. I am 99% sure we didn't let the clockspring turn while the wheel was off, but do you think that could be the issue?

AFMoulton · Sep 14, 2017

Sounds like a bad clock spring to me, I bet Cruise Control doesn't work anymore either.

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tumulte · Sep 14, 2017

No it doesn't. None of the buttons on the steering wheel work. I'm using the clockspring that was in the truck originally, and haven't had any issue with. Do I need to swap it out with the old one? I can't imagine it just went bad like that but who knows.

If I do swap, is there a way to re-center the spring?

Thanks.

AFMoulton · Sep 14, 2017

tumulte said:
No it doesn't. None of the buttons on the steering wheel work. I'm using the clockspring that was in the truck originally, and haven't had any issue with. Do I need to swap it out with the old one? I can't imagine it just went bad like that but who knows.

If I do swap, is there a way to re-center the spring?

Thanks.

It doesn't take much for it to fail, had the same problem in my jeep and the only way to fix it is get a new clock spring.

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tumulte · Sep 14, 2017

Ok so I put the old wheel back on tonight. The cruise control and horn now work, still have esp/bas and traction lights on. I'm getting a steering column out of a 2010 2500 tomorrow and am going to swap the whole thing to see if that helps me out.

OutlawTrucker · Sep 15, 2017

The 2012 wheel won't work on 2009-2011. Wiring is different. You have to use the 2009-2011 wheel.

tumulte · Sep 16, 2017

So I put in the 2010 wheel and still no luck. Clockspring is centered as far as I can tell. I put the old evic in and I have fuel gauges, but it stops working again with the new evic. Before touching any steering wheels the fuel was working fine on the new evic.

I also have no horn on the new wheel but I do on the old wheel. I really don't understand what the issue is. I guess I'm just going to have to take it to the dealer and see if they can figure anything out. I really don't know what else to do.

KCaudill · Sep 19, 2017

Trade it in and get the truck and options you want instead of what youre doing

tumulte · Sep 22, 2017

KCaudill said:
Trade it in and get the truck and options you want instead of what youre doing

While that is not a very helpful reply, that is the next step I think. But mine is paid off so i won't be getting a new truck until this one falls apart. Just have to stick with cosmetic upgrades I suppose!

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Skyjockey · Sep 22, 2017

OutlawTrucker said:
The 2012 wheel won't work on 2009-2011. Wiring is different. You have to use the 2009-2011 wheel.

Tumulte
If you bale on the project or trade your truck in I'll buy the parts off you. I have a 2012 Express so it should work?

tumulte · Sep 22, 2017

Sorry I already traded the wheel for a 2010.

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