Steering wheel radio control problem

[Gerry]

I'm sending the truck in next week for an issue with the radio controls on the steering wheel but I wanted to check with the folks here to see if anyone else is having problems. My problem is that when I push the volume up button it will increase the volume for a sec and then change to the next preset station on the radio. It doesn't almost every time I try and increase the volume and it bugs the hell out of me.

I'll let you know what Ford says but I wasn't sure if this is a common problem.

Thanks,
Gerry

[rdkl]

I use mine alot and I have never seen that either with the stock deck or after I upgraded to the Avic.

[true08f250]

Originally Posted by rdkl

I use mine alot and I have never seen that either with the stock deck or after I upgraded to the Avic.

Quick question for you boss.....how or what did you do to keep the controls on your steering for the Avic Z2? Thank you

[rdkl]

I got the pac-swi (I think this was the model, I can verify) interface. It connects in to wires behind the stereo, has some basic programming instructions, then plugs into the avic-z2. Once done all the controls work great.

[W31_2008]

I have the avic also I have not had a problem with steering wheel controls. I did everything on my, right down to sirius and xm both, I don't use half the system. I am looking for a way to watch movies while driving. how is yours set up?

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Last edited by W31_2008 : 03-07-2008 at 07:48 AM.

[smotrs]

I also have the Avic-Z2 with the steering wheel buttons functioning correctly. Only thing I wish is instead of the blank button next to the Media button that it was a usable button that I could tie into the Voice Prompt function of the Avic. It would make it so much easier to activate the voice prompt then reaching out and touching the screen.

[fishingjred73]

My problem is that when I push the volume up button it will increase the volume for a sec and then change to the next preset station on the radio. It doesn't almost every time I try and increase the volume and it bugs the hell out of me.

I'll let you know what Ford says but I wasn't sure if this is a common problem.

Thanks,
Gerry[/quote]

Our 07 Expedition has a similar problem and has recently started muting itself. I've got to take it in for a door handle recall so I 'm going to get them to check the steering wheel control problem then.