Volume control on steering wheel

[MarkJ]

The volume control on steering wheel has not been working consistently for me. I'll try to turn up the volume on the steering wheel and get no response. Later the problem seems to "correct" itself.

Anyone else have this issue?

[clarkkent]

nope, mine works all the time.

[cswerin]

Mine squeeks when it's warm outside but then again that's the most used button in the car.

[MarkJ]

Due to the inconsistency of the problem, I can guarantee it will be impossible for me to reproduce for the dealer.

But when I drive off it will malfunction on the ride home :!

[cswerin]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Due to the inconsistency of the problem, I can guarantee it will be impossible for me to reproduce for the dealer.

But when I drive off it will malfunction on the ride home :!

Heheh...that's alwys the case when you want to show the dealer something :wink:

[Viscouse]

Sounds like a bad contact somewhere. Probably in the switch.

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by Viscouse

Sounds like a bad contact somewhere. Probably in the switch.

Vis-
I know you've dissected your steering wheel, are the stereo switches modular or would they have to replace the whole shebang?

[SS]

MarkJ, I have the exact same issue as you! I am takin the car in on the 10th for a complete checkup.

[Viscouse]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Vis-
I know you've dissected your steering wheel, are the stereo switches modular or would they have to replace the whole shebang?

Probably the whole switch. Both switches actually. The left one's hard wired into the right one. I don't think a dealer would take apart the actual switch to fix it when all they have to do is replace the switch.

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by SS

MarkJ, I have the exact same issue as you! I am takin the car in on the 10th for a complete checkup.

SS,

Let me know what the fix is from your dealer (I'm not crazy about making an appointment right away)

Thanks for your help.

[welstd]

MarkJ...had the same problem as you...started two weeks ago, both volume and SRC button stopped working...made an appointment with dealer who said that they could fix it, but i am not sure how...two days before my appointment, the button started working again and has been ever since...don't know what happened (all i did was push it everytime i got in the car, and yikes it started working again!!)...but hope it doesn't happen again soon...i enjoy driving my 9-3 so much...i really do!!later

[MarkJ]

I'm going to have the dealer look at it next time I go in, that way it will be documented if the problem crops up down the line post-warranty.

[TieFighter]

Similar question but not worth starting a new thread for - hate to hijack but here it is - my right hand side 'metal' trim on the steering wheel is beginning to flake where the trim meets the center of the wheel/horn button. It is visible but not substantial. Is this something the dealer should fix? I'd hate to make them get me a new steering wheel for a piece of trim. But still, this shouldn't happen. Especially with under 2000 miles on the vehicle. It looks like a blemish from the factory, not like it was hit with something or chipped purposefully.

Jason

[SS]

Yeah, i am taking it in for a long list. I will keep you updated with what happens with it!

[1st Saab]

I've got the same problem it just quit working but the volume on the radio still works. I'm going in tomorrow for 15k visit, so I'll have them fix it.


Update: Dealer replaced volume button at 15k visit. I asked them to change the door handles, but they said they weren't faded enough but promised to replace once they fade more. Also asked them to look at squeaky brakes, which they didn't do anything.

[nwkeane]

I miss the mute button on the old model's radio/CD....

[MarkJ]

I just dropped my car at the dealer, of course the volume control started working as soon as I headed in their direction :-?

I told them it works 50% of the time, I'll let you know what the diagnosis is.

Update:
They ordered a new volume switch

[SS]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Update:
They ordered a new volume switch

I wish it was that easy for our guys to do so. I am ready to bet anything that all they gonna do is screw around with the software, as if its a crashed computer!

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by SS

I wish it was that easy for our guys to do so. I am ready to bet anything that all they gonna do is screw around with the software, as if its a crashed computer!

I know what you mean, I'm always worried the dealer will have to reset the system to factory defaults to solve one of these dumb problems and I'll lose my AUX, disabled daytime running lights, etc...

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by TieFighter

Similar question but not worth starting a new thread for - hate to hijack but here it is - my right hand side 'metal' trim on the steering wheel is beginning to flake where the trim meets the center of the wheel/horn button. It is visible but not substantial. Is this something the dealer should fix? I'd hate to make them get me a new steering wheel for a piece of trim. But still, this shouldn't happen. Especially with under 2000 miles on the vehicle. It looks like a blemish from the factory, not like it was hit with something or chipped purposefully.

Jason

I'm sure they could pop off the trim piece and replace it, I would take it to the dealer. There is no excuse for these parts to be wearing out so soon.