Replacement of steering wheel radio controls on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee ?

[James]

Is it difficult to replace the stereo control switches (on the steering
wheel) in a 2000 JGC ??

Thanks !!

James

[DougW]

Post by James
Is it difficult to replace the stereo control switches (on the
steering wheel) in a 2000 JGC ??

Never done this myself but I'm always hessitant to do that type of
work especially when your dealing with an airbag. All those wires
run through the clockwork cable which has to stay correctly aligned
or the wires will get ripped out in a turn.

If you are going to try I strongly suggest disconnecting the battery
and while removing the airbag never sit in front of the steering wheel.
Also never store an airbag face-down. If it goes off the bag will
propel it right trough the garage ceiling.

My solution was installing a better sterio. :)

[James]

Good points, Doug. But, I am happy with my stereo, but the controls have
become flaky. I think that the spring tensioners in both of them have gone
bad. Didn't realize you have to take the airbag out...... I thought the
switches may be removed from the underside of the steering wheel. Would
not attempt to remove the airbag myself !!

James

[DougW]

Post by James
Good points, Doug. But, I am happy with my stereo, but the
controls have become flaky. I think that the spring tensioners in
both of them have gone bad. Didn't realize you have to take the
airbag out...... I thought the switches may be removed from the
underside of the steering wheel. Would not attempt to remove the
airbag myself !!

I don't know if the airbag has to come out or not. Doesn't hurt to
look, but most operations on steering wheels require removing the
bag. Even if just to get to a couple of silly screws that hold things
in place. :(