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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The steering wheel controls consist of multiple momentary contact switches that connect a series of resistors so that each switch selection corresponds to a fixed resistance value. These fixed resistance values allow the Dash Integration Module (DIM) to identify which switch has been pressed. The DIM upon receiving and identifying the switch input, will send a class 2 message to the radio in order to carry out the request.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition must be turned on.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An entertainment switch must be stuck (pressed) for at least 30 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The DIM will ignore all switch commands.
    • DTC B2810 will set current as long as the fault is present.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The stuck switch condition must be corrected.
    • The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool.
    • The history DTC will clear after 50 fault free ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

If DTC B2810 is set only in history, check the operation of all steering wheel control switches several times in order to verify the customer concern.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step verifies that the steering wheel control switch is stuck. The control switches operate in the 20 - 230 count range. The value given is the normal condition that exists when no switch is activated.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Steering Wheel Controls parameter in the Dash Integration Module data list.

Does the Steering Wheel Controls parameter indicate the specified range?

0-7 Counts

Refer to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the appropriate steering wheel control switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement in Steering Wheel .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC's.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK