2011-2013 Ford F150 Steering Wheel Controls Inop: Switch Pack Replacement
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I go over how to replace the steering wheel switch packs that seem to fail all the time on these.
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I just fixed my new girlfriends F150 steering wheel switch using this video. She thinks I'm a genius. I think tonight's going to be the night fellas!! Sorry I can't share the rewards but I did SUBSCRIBE! Thanks!!
I know that feeling!!
nice!!
Just completed this only difference on my 2012 Harley-Davidson was the the modules come off with the trim panels and there are two screws holding the modules into the trim panel. Your video saved me $300 today. Thanks again.😊😊
Like everyone else has commented, you've helped me through sooooo many projects on my F150 and make it THAT much easier!! Thanks a million!!!!!!!
Thanks again for a video that has helped a bunch of us for over six years now! There was a small difference for my truck (2012 platinum) -- Once the airbag was out (same procedure) the switch was actually screwed into the plastic bezel. It came out together pretty easily- no tools and minimal force needed, actually easier than the prying shown in the video. Other than needing a #10 torx (and a tough angle on the top screw), it was not a big deal. The switch mounts into the bezel that then pops back in place. Thanks again!!
So incredibly easy, never would have guessed. This hasn’t worked right for years and I would have changed it sooner if I had realized how easy it would be. Thanks Brian!
I have put 474k in miles on my 2011 F150 EcoBoost, in a lil over 10 years. Never have had to replace these controls & never had any issues with them yet. Great video for sure!!
Just replaced the control in your video on my 2013 F150 XLT; thank you! That left clip was a bugger! Thanks for the confidence! As a bonus, I took this time to clean up my battery terminals...nasty!
Thanks for making all the videos on F-150's you really helped me out and saved me from potentially breaking something.
I spilled pop on my left button cluster and was wondering how I could get it out to clean it.
Nicely done. Perfect match for my 2013. My volume control has been instead changing the radio stations for around two years now. This showed up in my recommended feed recently since I am a subscriber and after watching I decided why not? It literally took me as long as it took to watch and do along with you. Thanks!!
AgraF'Nvating mine does that also.
Thank you for your switch replacement videos. I now have control of ALL the windows in my F-150 and now when I turn the volume up or change the song from my steering wheel, it doesn't come up with voice control or change inputs or do all the whacky stuff that was going on in the old switch pack. I might add to your instructions though as I had everything just about ready to press the airbag back in I stopped, removed it again AND clean the better part of 4 years of dirt, crumbs, whatevs that normal cleaning and detailing wasn't getting because I had access to it. It's out in the open folks, run a cleaning wipe over it. Snapped it all back together. Also, as I had it unhooked for half an hour I also reset the conrol modules by grounding the positive connection to the negative cable as per your video. Just back from the learning drive. It is interesting to watch the sweeps in shifting go from wide changes in rpm to relatively narrow ones in the short drive that I put on. All in all a successful triple operation for me today. It was irritating when I'd keep hitting the steering wheel controls knowing I really could only rely on the radio controls. Not as irritating as unbuckling and reaching over to hit my riders window switch while careening down the superslab.
Thanks for your videos.
This video helped me a lot. Thanks for making such good videos and easy to follow along. I replaced my steering wheel buttons withing 10 minutes
Chalk up another winner! Excellent way to help out techs across America and the world for that matter.
Thanks for the great video, I’ve let mine go for several years cause I wasn’t sure what all it consisted of to remove. It took longer waiting for the 10 minutes to pass than it did to remove and replace the right side control. Thanks again for all your helpful videos. Keep ‘‘em coming
That left side is tough! Thank you Sir for your video it helped me immensely!
Thanks for the great demo video. Made my switch replacement really easy. However, I think you should mention the new switch pack may fit pretty tight at the top and bottom. Thus, causing potential pinching of the vinyl material around the switch pack pocket. This can cause a slight tearing/ knicking of the material. I had a slight pinch, but nothing serious. I would use a small piece of electrical or duct tape to protect the edges. Making sure not to place it too far into the pocket as you may not be able to completely remove it once switch is in place. Or, tuck a side in slightly, and force it in that same direction as you clear the opposite side to prepare it to be tucked in as well.
Just used this Procedure and it worked perfectly. Thank You.
You saved me another hour of messing with the bottom pin. Your method of bottom first was right.
I have a 2013 F150 Platinum with the right side switch that was messing up. The steering wheel has steel around the horn. My switch was locked in with two screws and the entire right side of the front of the steering wheel needed to be popped off then unscrewed the old switch and replaced with new. I then popped the entire right side back on and continue with your video. Thanks for the video, switch has been changed out for an off brand that was 1/3 the price of the Ford house. I would buy from the Ford house because I thought it meant the parts were better, but if they were better they would be going bad in under 5 years. Thanks again for the video, much appreciated!
Popping the side off was after I followed your instructions on removing the horn/airbag.
Thanks.
I replaced this is my 2013 F-150 in twenty minutes. It's even easier than it looks.
1 - Disconnect negative terminal of battery (my Tesla mechanic neighbor tells me mechanics don't bother and have had none go off)
2 - Using 4mm hex key push with slight force into the three holes in the order recommended on this video
3 - Lay air bag module on top of steering panel without removing connectors
4 - Remove connector to volume control module
5 - Push out old module with adjustable wrench I used to disconnect the battery
6 - Push new module in (a bit tight but you can push it without breaking it)
7 - Push connector onto volume control module
8 - Push air bag module into place
9 - Connect battery
GREAT channel!! I just bought a F150 and have already used your video to change my spark plugs. Thanks for all the helpful videos!!!!!
Excellent video, it took me only 10 minutes. now my buttons work correctly
This vid fixed my issue. Thanks for walking me thru it.
The dude from clerks 2 knows it all. Good guy.
Thanks for the help. Have a f-150 LXT 2013. I like doing everything l can myself. Got the basic work covered. This is my first Ford anything and I love this truck. Thanks again.
Great video! Covered all the small details besides the switch pack connection but that was very straight forward.
Did mine today! Great video but I would say you did not discuss the plug connection to the switch pack. Took me a couple of minutes but still an easy job! Thank you
I love your videos. I just purchased a 2012 F150 Ecoboost and your videos have been very helpful. Unfortunately, it has some things that need to be fixed. The steering wheel is worn and it bugs me to no end. Can I swap it out with a steering wheel that has the message center controls and swap in my controls? I just have the cruise controls on the left and the sync controls on the right.
Yeah they just snap in not sure on the wiring through so see if the wheel harness cab be bought separately.
Thanks, it took about 15 mins. 🙏
awesome brother, great video. I changed the clock spring then still had the same problems with the volume control.
great job, you just saved me $110, thanks
I just replaced mine today. Great video!!! A few extra tips.... You should use a longer allen wrench like he uses because when I used a shorter allen wrench and it was a little more difficult. Also, you should make sure the steering is orientated straight ahead, because again it's more difficult because if the holes are not horizontal or vertical. Mine works now and not intermittent and it does not change stations if i press the volume!!!
I have a 2009 and mine has been doing this for a while. Glad to find a fix. Thank you.
Worked like a charm!!!! Love your channel!!!! Very helpful with saving me money on my F150 by doing it myself! Best channel for F150 help! Thanks again!
Thank you very much for that I watch your videos all the time. I have a 2012 F155 leader. You are very, very helpful. I appreciate you very much. I wish I could take my truck to you. But you're a little far away. And I'm on a fixed income. And I can't get there so but I appreciate you very much. Thank you.
Thanks for posting this. Your confidence and ability to demonstrate the steps made my replacement buttons MUCH easier!
Always enjoy your videos. I don't know carp about my F-150 so these videos ARE really helpful. I did have my spark plugs changed (to NGK) and put in synthetic oil based on your suggestions. Seems to be running good.
Thanks for this. I have a bad media button on my 2013 F150. Now I'm sure I can handle this myself.
Thanks a ton, replaced the switch as you said, works perfectly.
You're the best. Thanks for making these vids. You help keep all my blue ovals on the road
Thanks. Gonna fix my cruise control switch. the on/off switch is working intermittently. The set switch is fine. So I know its the switch and not something else. Just waiting on the part and a day off. Subscribed and 👍
Can I ask that you come to my home to perform this swap on my 2013 F-150 Platinum? Doesn't matter how many times I watch and absorb this video, as simple as it may seem to most, there's always SOMETHING that goes ary when I try to DIY! I'm in CA.
Just finished changing my right side steering volume controller which started acting funny where buttons started giving different commands than the ones they were supposed to give (weird!!),,
Anyhow, thank you for taking me through every step i needed with only the required amount of details🥰😇
Great video! My right sided media button on my 2018 f150 have been remapping and intermittently being non functional lately. I was wondering if this could be a potential solution and if you had any experience with the 2015-newer steering wheels
Same issue. My 16 lariat started intermittently working not working on my left side Cruise and navigation buttons.
Swapped the button pack. And it's better, but not 💯🤷🏾♂️
Do you know if/where the switch packs might be available for a 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid? I have been searching far and wide but have come up with nothing
I really should try and fix mine by myself thank you for the video
Great video. I just changed my left side control buttons but sadly the new ones don’t work either. Has to be something in the wiring.
As always, you the man!
Always great video!!
Thank You for taking the time to share with us how to fix these problems.
The volume up button on my 2013 f150 fx4 sometimes acts like I've hit the track forward button below it (I press volume up and instead i go to tje next song or radio station instead of the volume increasing). The track forward button sometimes acts like I hit the track back button instead. I can go weeks without issues, then days of constant issues. Ever come across that? I've wondered if it is a physical button problem or some sort of software issue.
My 2013 f-150 raptor has this same issue. Had the dealer look at it last time it was in for warranty work and they couldn't re-create the issue. Gonna swap the switch pack myself since its a pretty annoying issue.
+novak94, I took mine to a different dealership with about 20 miles left on my warranty. They fortunately did not try to recreate it and just swapped it out. Haven't had an issue since! (Probably three months now). Hopefully your swap gets you similar results.
I was having the same issue you were having, volume buttons act like I hit track forward, etc. I just bought a new switchpack from ebay and hope it fixes it.
@@matkinson64 Did the switch work ok?
David Smith I replaced it with a brand new OEM switch and it worked fine the first try. The next day, it was having the same issues as before. The volume buttons were causing the radio stations to change. The next track button would act like I pressed previous track. Not sure how to fix it now.
Just replaced my module. Good video. Thanks!
Thanks you really know your stuff! Great video.
Thanks Brian Sir I did this on my eco 2013 3.5 F150 sure fixed my problem.
Great video, we will be at CES Thank you for the content
Very well done! I bought a 2012 2 years ago and no issues with those buttons yet. But would like to muffle the loud sound of the blinker. Been trying to find a video that describes how to do it but can't find one. Any suggestions?
Awesome video!! Very much needed this video. Keep making these videos. Great job I appreciate ya!
Thank you for this video. It was helpful for my car.
Great videos as usual.. Q: I have an 04 Lariat with a bad audio switch. I ordered replacements that come with cruise control switch/ audio and a new harness.. Should I replace the audio switch only or should I also replace the harness. Also, should I disconnect the air bag like you did in this video from the air bag or should I disconnect it from the steering wheel. Is there a difference.. Thank you..
Thanks! Need some advice on a blender door? A/c and heat work only on passenger side. But I do not hear anything clicking like many say you should if it is a blender door? Thanks in advance.
Nice video. Can you tell me what are the colors of the wires on the connector you had to disconnect for the control switch?
Good stuff. Keep these videos coming!
Seen this video. Followed steps...EASY
Process was exactly as described, except air bag connectors were tough .. in fact I didn't even remove the air bag connection (I did remove the battery cable).
The replacement volume switch had a "Hang Up" and "OK" button at the bottom, my oem only has "Hang up". The replacement does not hang up.
Great Video, I have a 2013 xl Ford 150. Is it possible to add cruise control and sync if
I never had it by adding modules and changing steering wheel?Do you know if Cruise cntl wiring is there?
Thanks for the videos. I have a question. A friend has a 2012 and the cruise ON button requires you to push it over and over before it will come on. He already assumed it was the switch pack so we installed a new one that he bought but that did not fix the problem. There is a code about the left steering switch pack. I know you can't diagnose a truck you can't see, but based on your experience, do you think the new switch happened to be bad, or the clockspring is the culprit, or might there be some other issue? I've checked all the inputs for the cruise system and it will come on, eventually. The fact that it will eventually turn on and that we have a code for the switch pack makes me think it must something along those lines.
Would really appreciate an opinion on this. Thanks!
You almost answer all my steps, the leather grip from my 2010 Harley division edition has warned out, I've went to places to get it re wrapped, one of the workers don't waste ur money, cheaper to buy a OEM steering wheel off eBay or Amazon with no air bag, $260.00. I'm planning to swap it my self.. Any step I should know when taking the steering wheel
Thank you for the videos. looking for a video to repair steering column, EXTEND and RETRACT feature stopped working after a rubbing sound for a long time... it still tilts up and down... just not IN and OUT.
I try doing mine right now. Come to find out it’s not the control. I looked at all terminals and all look fine. Any idea what else it can be ? It’s on the left. Cruise control works but not the okay or arrows
How do you know if it is the steering wheel switches are bad versus the clock spring? Thank you!
Thank you so much, clear and easy 👍
Awesome how-to. Thank You!!
Is there a mini bulb in here to replace for illuminating or do I need to replace the whole switch like you did
Hi, I liked you video...clear and concise on how-to instruction! Would you be able to instruct me on how to change a bulb in the steering wheel of my 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
Would this switch pack replacement guide be accurate for an 07 fusion as well? Great video btw
Do you know if you can replace the left side info/reset/setup buttons with the 4 arrows/OK button layout? Do they have the same connector?
Hi, my steering wheel volume controls work fine but the writing is worn out on them. Can you just replace the top buttons that has the writing? Thanks very much. Great vid.
I have a 2020 Lincoln Navigator that was in a collision and the steering rack has a dent where the module goes and my scanner tells me lost communication. Do you know what I can buy to program another one if I install it ? Thanks
Another great video. Thank you.
Can a steering wheel be upgraded / replaced to add radio controls? A 2012 F-150 XLT does not have SYNC and steering wheel radio controls. Do the connections already exist? Will be putting in an aftermarket radio with iDatalink Maestro RR interface to connect steering wheel controls.
A little off topic. Have a 2009 Focus with no illumination on steering wheel controls and gear shifter. Found Fuse 10 Blown, replaced but still not illumination. Do I need to reset something? Can you give some pointers? THX.
2013 F150. Cruise control started failing intermittently. Menu buttons still worked. Replaced left side switch assembly. Buttons work for menus but cruise control still does not work. No light on the dash.
Great video! Thank's for sharing.
Any videos or advise on how to repair a wobbly steering wheel? Its only the wheel not the column of anything like that. 2009 Ford F-150,adjustable wheel. thanks.
Great video.
I assume this applies to 2014. My controls do the exact same thing - volume up skips to next station or track, next track does previous instead. Makes the controls useless.
Thank you so much for this!
I have a 2010 f150 Lariat and am having the same problems with the right side switch pack. Was this a common problem on the 2011's, and once the pack is out, can I disassemble and repair it? I am a competent tech, and have disassembled and repaired window, mirror and door lock switches in the past.....
wingdreamer59 Yes the 2010 has the same setup on the right hand switch pack as the 2011 on I would just change it out.
Quick question. I changed the swith pad for the cruise control. Cruise worked right after I installed it, got to work the next morning no cruise control. light in dash will not illuminate either. what would the next step be? Trying to get my salesman to fix it but I would like to have an idea. thanks in advance.
Thanks so much nice video
Do you know if there's any issue with this year/model where the button doesn't prompt the voice commands? I've replaced this piece in mine and still the same issue. Fuse is good for the buttons and all.
Can i take the radio controls from the right side steering wheel of a ford five hundred sel and install them into my ford five hundred limited?? Would it be as simple as replacing the plastic cap with the buttons or would i need to install a harness??
Are the steering wheel, door locks and window controls supposed to light up?
Nice video.mi learn a lot thanks
Do you have to disconnect the battery completely or can you just disconnect the negative side for 10 minutes?
So about a week ago my 2009 F-150 FX4 developed a media switch problem. The volume - button raises the volume, the volume + button skips media forward. Is this a switch pack problem, or something in the computer?
My volume and skip buttons where not working properly so i changed this part and it still does the same. Is it possible there is a different issue or maybe a defective part?😢
How involved is the hard trim removal for the high series wheels?
Have a 2010 F-150 platinum and need to replace the steering wheel what's the newest one will I can put on. That's compatible with my controls. And can I upgrade my nav unit to a newer one that's compatible just trying to do a few upgrades but keep it factory
I have the same issues with my 2015 f150. Do you have any videos for that?
Do u have video for how to remove signals switch on 2011 f159 xlt echboost
My 2014 mustang has the same problem but with the left side cruise control buttons, can I replace it the same way on my mustang or is there a different method to my car?