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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Streering Wheel Controls

2001 F150 4x4 5.4L AutoTrans
I discovered yesterday that in addition to my windshield wipers not working, my cruise control and horn no longer work either.
So currently the electrical devices controlled on the steering column/wheel that work:
-Windshield fluid pump
-Blinkers
-Hazard flashers
-Trans O/D defeat
-Bright Headlights

Devices that don't:
-Wipers
-Cruise Control
-Horn

Is there a connector prone to coming loose?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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There is sometimes a connector prone to coming loose. You can tilt the wheel and see if things start working again. Also, there is a clockspring in behind the steering wheel that is prone to going bad. It takes the elec signals from the switches, and transfers them from the steering wheel that is in motion to the stationary column. Usually though, the airbag is involved in the clockspring too, so be careful with that.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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