Steering Wheel Volume Controls

HemiXpress · May 26, 2015

Since my truck didn't come with them and after checking the UConnect site which states they are available for my truck. I proceeded to call my local dealer, they said not available so I called another dealer and they said the same thing. Basically, was told if it didn't come with it, its not available as a add on. I then check a mopar parts website, low an behold, they have the parts in a bundle-Steering wheel back cover, buttons, and wiring harness. So that's my next upgrade.

Jabalone · May 26, 2015

There's tons of info on that here, if you haven't seen this thread.

http://www.ramforum.com/f75/diy_2013-2014_oem_steering_wheel_audio_control_install-54449/

Some people are lucky enough to get a good deal on a new used steering wheel off ebay and just change that but the parts are all available and there is a detailed ''how-to" add it on to your existing wheel in that thread.

VegasDragger45 · May 26, 2015

here you go

Ram 1500 Steering Wheel Audio Control Upgrade (Part No: RAMAUDWHLKIT)

HemiXpress · May 26, 2015

^^ that's the parts I ordered and it looks like I will be doing the diy install when I can. :buffer:

HemiXpress · May 29, 2015

I received the parts and have read the topic on how to install. Do I just need to disconnect the neg. on the battery and wait about 20 minutes before removing the airbag or is there something else I need to do?

VegasDragger45 · May 29, 2015

That's correct that way the clock spring will discharge the circuit to avoid deployment. Just make sure you don't break the tab on the clock spring.

HemiXpress · May 29, 2015

Thanks for the reply.

HemiXpress · May 29, 2015

Well, got r done. The airbag clips weren't as hard as I thought they would be, they actually came off pretty easily. Followed the instructions from the topic that Jabalone posted. I almost thought I screwed something up when plugging the left steering control plug into the harness, I slightly bent one of the prongs but got it fixed. I was worried that I messed the clock mechanism up a little cause it did move, moved it back a little. So I was a little worried about getting mister squiggley on the dash, but after everything was back together like it was from the factory, I went out to test it to make sure everything worked fine from the controls, the horn, no mister squiggley. Now I just need to find someone to test the airbag to make sure its working properly :roflsquared:

Mr.Smith · May 29, 2015

This is my next mod also. Glad to hear it went smooth. I was dreading the install

HemiXpress · May 29, 2015

Mr.Smith said:
This is my next mod also. Glad to hear it went smooth. I was dreading the install

Ya, same here, I have never done a steering wheel with a airbag before. I actually waited about 1/2 hr to let it drain. So all in all with some patience, it went pretty smooth.

VegasDragger45 · May 29, 2015

Congrats on the install. For anyone else doing this when pulling the airbag make sure you're off to the side and not sitting on the seat right in front of it or you risk getting hit if it goes off.

HemiXpress · May 29, 2015

VegasDragger45 said:
Congrats on the install. For anyone else doing this when pulling the airbag make sure you're off to the side and not sitting on the seat right in front of it or you risk getting hit if it goes off.

Very good point as I did this myself, being as it was my first airbag removal, also did it when reinstalling it.

GreenClassic · May 30, 2015

When working near the airbag connections, make sure to avoid building up static electricity.

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