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Smart wheel on the blink

I have used the search function to help my cause but I haven't found the answer.
A few weeks ago i took out my javaline control module located underneath the cup holder drawer.
Yesterday I got back on the road but none of my smart wheel functions worked.  I thought that maybe some connectors came loose while I was jockeying with the module. Today I looked at the smart wheel controller and re seated all the connections but my functions on the wheel still do not work. Does anyone have any ideas what to look for next to resolve my problems? Everything worked before.
John & Kathy and Reggie the Westie (RIP)
2002 40' U320
Build# 5996
2011 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Smart wheel on the blink

Reply #1
I also checked the fuse on the control box and it was ok.
All the functions are gone on the smart wheel, no cruise, wipers.... If the ring in the column was bad would all functions be lost?
John & Kathy and Reggie the Westie (RIP)
2002 40' U320
Build# 5996
2011 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Smart wheel on the blink

Reply #2
For sure that would disable the Smartwheel controls. It is a multiplexed signal meaning that it uses one wire and a ground to communicate to the control module. If that wire as a broken connection anywhere, Control module will not see any input from the wheel. This is true at least on the non-back lit models like our 99' if yours has a backlit wheel, there is at least one more wire to carry power for the backlight but I don't know anything about the way those are configured. I do know that it is a different steering column then the 99's and previous.
Don
I also checked the fuse on the control box and it was ok.
All the functions are gone on the smart wheel, no cruise, wipers.... If the ring in the column was bad would all functions be lost?

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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Smart wheel on the blink

Reply #3
Don I sent you a pm.
John & Kathy and Reggie the Westie (RIP)
2002 40' U320
Build# 5996
2011 Jeep Wrangler

Re: Smart wheel on the blink

Reply #4
Here is a troubleshooting guide for VIP Smartwheels. I hope that helps!
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

 

Re: Smart wheel on the blink

Reply #5
Thank you Don ,that is exactly what I need for now!
John & Kathy and Reggie the Westie (RIP)
2002 40' U320
Build# 5996
2011 Jeep Wrangler