Body Electrical System

Steering Wheel Remote Control (SWRC)

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 7

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Left Remote Control Switch (Audio + Bluetooth + Voice) 2. Right Remote Control Switch (Trip Computer + SCC)

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

[Audio + Bluetooth + Voice]

[Trip + SCC]

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

    (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

  3. Remove the steering wheel pad assembly (A) after loosening the screws.

  4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the steering wheel remote control.

  5. Remove the steering wheel remote control (A) from the face plate after loosening the screws.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the resistance between terminals at each switch position (LH).

    [Audio + Bluetooth + Voice]

    Switch Connector Terminal Resistance (±3%)
    SEEK UP 1-6 430 Ω
    SEEK DOWN 1.11 kΩ
    MODE 2.11 kΩ
    MUTE 3.11 kΩ
    VOL (+) 4.61 kΩ
    VOL (-) 6.81 kΩ
    Voice 10.71 kΩ
    END 18.91 kΩ
    SEND 40.91 kΩ
  2. Check the resistance between terminals at each switch position (RH).

    [Cruise]

    Switch Connector Terminal Resistance (±3%)
    Cancel 2- 6 390 Ω
    SET - 610 Ω
    VOICE + 910 Ω
    CRUISE ON/OFF 1.38 kΩ
    Cruise and Speed Limiter ON/OFF 2.13 kΩ
    SCC (Smart Cruise Control) 3.63 kΩ

    [Trip]

    Switch Connector Terminal Resistance (±3%)
    GROUP 1 - 6 390 Ω
    STEP 610 Ω
    TRIP DOWN 910 Ω
    Cancel ON/Resume 1.38 kΩ

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