Hello once again! I have read that its common for the steering radio controls to stop working. I have noticed my car doing the same thing, the switches will only work if the wheel is at certain position . From what i understand its not worth just replacing it because same thing will happen. How did everyone go about this problem ? I do use the controls a lot in my previous cars so i would like to solve this problem .thanks

 

it sounds like the clock spring in your steering column is going out. Thats the part that maintains an electrical connection but still allows you to rotate the steering wheel.

 

Yup, sounds like clockspring issues

 

is it worth changing or will it go bad soon anyways ? I know its the clock spring, i just heard they keep going out .

 

I've seen failures on the forum, but not that frequently. I'm still on my original at 155K

 

replace it based on: 1) How important is the feature to you? 2) How long do you plan on keeping the car? 3) Cost. It is a wearable item, but not something that goes out frequently.

 

ok guy i will look into how much it is and how bad of a job it is then , i do like the steering wheel controls

 

Please do let us know how it turned out. I just bought an 05 g35x with 130k miles and i totally have this problem.

 

If i do decide to do it i will definitely report back but i dont plan on doing it soon, just did both bearings, front brakes , trans and dif fluid change so for now im freezing my spending on the car .