So I have had this happen to me twice now. My steering when controls get scrambled. The channel up and down controls increased the volume and the volume down button activated blue tooth. Not sure if other buttons were off also. Any one else experience anything like this? I though the blue tooth and radio controls were totally separate?

After I tell the blue tooth cancel and return to listening to the radio the buttons all appear to work properly.

Puzzling!

 

It's your phone. Do you have an Iphone? This happened to me as well; since i've changed phones to the 4s it stopped.

I think it has something to do with your phone and the BT connection..

 

Nope. I have a HTC thunderbolt (android)

 

Mine has done the same thing. When I press the volume down repeatedly it dials 911 lol and the blue tooth controls won't stop it, I have to wait for the system to ask me if it is correct. it has done this with two different phones.

 

Off topic, but kind of on topic: Why does the up and down button tune the radio station up and down instead of cycling the radio presets? Makes no dang sense.

 

Let me guess, it has only happened when the steering wheel was positioned off-center while pressing the buttons? It is actually a relatively common problem that requires replacement of the steering wheel clock spring assembly. Should be covered if you are still under warranty, otherwise, just don't press any buttons unless the steering wheel is positioned straight ahead and you should be able to avoid it 99% of the time.

 

Not sure of the wheel position but it is possible. I will keep that in mind. Thanks

 

I believe its a setting you can change within the stero itself, not 100% tho. I would imagine it would be easier to change if you go the nav pacakage with touch screen.

 

Same here....anyone know how to make it change presets instead?

 

Never going to happen, It's just a nuisance you'll have to deal with unless you upgrade your radio.

 

Had the exact same problem (volume up started the bluetooth mode, etc.), at first they changed the clock spring that you're talking about, didn't work, then the tech had to call to Toronto HQ (I'm in canada) and finally they changed a resistor something like that in the steering wheel and it's all gone, gonna check the repair report when I'll back at home if you want

 

You guys hit the nail on the head. I tested it when I was getting on the turn pike the other day and as I was rounding the ramp I pushed a preset button and it did it again. after straightening out and waiting a few minutes it went back to normal. Since I am out of warranty it's prob not worth fixing