Hello. Intermittent workings of volume and phone buttons on steering wheel ....any ideas?

All steering wheel controls are on a LIN so I’d first try reseating the connector for that steering wheel connector.
If that doesn’t work then I suggest diagnostics to pinpoint.
The LIN passes through steering wheel collar so could possibly be bad or worn connection there also. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Thanks for reply. Forgive my ignorance but what’s a LIN . I assume a traditional wired connector? I’m sure you’re right with the connector idea, it being so intermittent. Hasn’t done it for a while until last night. I’ll break it if I try looking at it.! I usually do. I’ll ask garage to look next time it’s in for something else

Not working at all today. Will get garage to have a look next time I'm in. Not confident with taking the steering wheel covers off myself

Working again now- without me doing anything. These electronics are strange !

I’ve recently had a similar problem on my Ford. There are lots of suggestions on the Ford forums but, it turns out a good thump on the switch with the flat of the hand (palm) cures it. Worked for me. Freelander 2 Metropolis. 2014

Didn't even thump mine - it just started working again.. for how long-who knows

I had this issue back in July 18 and it was took back in to dealer to sort. Lo and behold 16 months later it’s gone again. It was under warranty when it last went in but no longer is, so look forward to “discussing” the payment. I can’t locate the UK TSB formit but have found the North American one which details the “remedy” here https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10105688-9340.pdf Hope that helps if you’re still having problems

Last edited by rich7673 on 3rd Dec 2019 1:55 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Hi

That link won't open, but controls have been OK again for past 2 weeks. I'll just put up with it since the controls work on the head unit. It keeps it interesting to see if its a working day or a non working day

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10105688-9340.pdf
Try again on this one I think a full stop got attached to end accidentally on the other link

Many thanks. I'll give this document to my local Indy next time its in for anything , if it continues. Removing all that malarkey sounds a recipe for disaster in my hands

That was exactly my thoughts 😂