Steering wheel buttons not working ! UPDATE #2

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The buttons on the Left Side of steering wheel not working !
I went to check tire PSI Etc . and nothing !
Everything else works !
So I assume Fuse is good ?
Anyone know location of fuse
size?
Is it listed or does it share a fuse that may be labeled different
Trying to find a chart I had of locations.

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Possibly a loose connector in the steering wheel--just a guess.
 

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The buttons on the Left Side of steering wheel not working !
I went to check tire PSI Etc . and nothing !
Everything else works !
So I assume Fuse is good ?
Anyone know location of fuse
size?
Is it listed or does it share a fuse that may be labeled different
Trying to find a chart I had of locations.

Thanks
I've never had any issues with the steering wheel buttons,but guys that have had issues,say giving the wheel a good swat,will sometimes bring back the button functions.Just passing the info on,as i'm not sure if it'll work for you,but it's worth a try anyways
 
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Worth a shot lol. All fuse seem fine if I got the right ones , I checked 46,49 and F88

Beat it like a Red Headed Step child but no go lol
Horn does work when remote lock but not truck running or off
Seeing dealer Thursday :O I already have a bottle of lube ready lol
 
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Those buttons on my '12 are finicky sometimes
I just noticed mi last week. Have not used them much lately.But were all working fine !
As for the Horn not working I rarely use it, I use the Finger more often lol
So off to the dealer next week
 

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My horn doesn't seem to be effected when the other steering wheel buttons get in their funk and want to act "dead".
 

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if the buttons arent working check the horn, if it also isnt working may e a clock spring or the button itself.
Had same issue and was the button, had it replaced and all works good now
 
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if the buttons arent working check the horn, if it also isnt working may e a clock spring or the button itself.
Had same issue and was the button, had it replaced and all works good now
The Horn does not work from the cab but does when I use FOB to lock, So I know Horn OK1!
FYI My finger still works though lol
I do agree sounds like it may be the Clock Spring from the info I have found in past threads so will see how mush the damage will be at the dealer !
My guess if he has a BIG bottle of LUBE when I go to pick up my RAM it will not be good lol

Thank You everyone
 

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The Horn does not work from the cab but does when I use FOB to lock, So I know Horn OK1!
FYI My finger still works though lol
I do agree sounds like it may be the Clock Spring from the info I have found in past threads so will see how mush the damage will be at the dealer !
My guess if he has a BIG bottle of LUBE when I go to pick up my RAM it will not be good lol

Thank You everyone
keep us posted
 
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I sure will. The RAM goes in the 17th and will post results. But like you said and from what I found sounds like a good shot it is the clock spring :O
Be nice to have the horn back and everything back up and running !

So for now I can still use my finger till the horn is fixed lol
 
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The buttons on the Left Side of steering wheel not working !
I went to check tire PSI Etc . and nothing !
Everything else works !
So I assume Fuse is good ?
Anyone know location of fuse
size?
Is it listed or does it share a fuse that may be labeled different
Trying to find a chart I had of locations.

Thanks
Check clockspring connectors
 
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UPDATE #1
Had the truck looked at today at the dealer !
They said bad wiring harness for the Horn and Left side controls !
Of course have to order part :O
I asked about the clock spring they said was OK :O So will see what next week brings,
Update #2 coming soon lol

So as it stands Buttons and hor n do not work BUT my Finger still works lol
 
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UPDATE#2

Took my truck in today !
They replaced a wire harness and switch in steering wheel.
Ticket said still not working and tested the Clock Spring and replaced , All works now !
When I dropped truck off I asked about clock spring, and was told it was ok my last visit!
IMO wire harness and switch were a guess :O But will never no !
Those parts were not too expensive but still when I did HVAC service and put a part in that did not fix it,we either put old part back or did not charge for it!
But steering controls all good now, Other then my rear end being sore after getting the bill lol

Thanks again everyone for your replies
 

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The Horn does not work from the cab but does when I use FOB to lock, So I know Horn OK1!
FYI My finger still works though lol
I do agree sounds like it may be the Clock Spring from the info I have found in past threads so will see how mush the damage will be at the dealer !
My guess if he has a BIG bottle of LUBE when I go to pick up my RAM it will not be good lol

Thank You everyone
I have the same issue. Horn and left buttons don't work on 2013 big horn. I replaced the clock spring when the cruise control buttons failed, solved that problem. I've tried 3 replacement button sets on the left side and still not working.

Tried beating it. Crying over it. Next thing is petrol over it. ;-)
 
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I have the same issue. Horn and left buttons don't work on 2013 big horn. I replaced the clock spring when the cruise control buttons failed, solved that problem. I've tried 3 replacement button sets on the left side and still not working.

Tried beating it. Crying over it. Next thing is petrol over it. ;-)
For the left side button there is a thin wire harness and a relay and clock spring was changed on mine about $150.00 US ( About 123 pounds ) Dealer charged
FYI did not fix issue till the Clock Spring was changed !
So something else to look at maybe ?
 
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