Steering wheel controls

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLBRANDON
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2003 Nissan Altima with controls on the steering wheel. These controls do not light up when the headlights come on. Is this just a blown fuse or more of a problem?
Mar 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Should not be a fuse problem, more likely to be a bad or broken contact between wireharnesses.
Mar 21, 2011 at 10:36 PM
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CARLBRANDON
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Thanks for the advice. Any idea where I can find a wiring diagram for this area.
Mar 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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KHLOW2008
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I could not find any wiring schematic for the area in our database but first of all, ensure the meter cluster/interior illuminations and taillights are all working. Under the steering wheel there is a clockspring reel which is prone to breakages internally. At the harness, uses DVOM to test the RED/BLUE wire for battery voltage when taillights are turned on. If voltage is present, you would have to test the clockspring for continuity.
Mar 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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