scottrainey

Hi all - I've got an '01 Pathy, and I've had intermittent issues with my steering wheel radio switch. I've replaced it with switches from junkers three different times, and it always seems my results varied on which controls would work and which wouldn't. (Note: the cruise control module works perfectly, as does the horn, and I have no airbag light on). I finally broke down and bought a new OEM switch from nissanpartsdeal.com, after a tech at Car Toys assured me it "had to be the switch," as he was able to push one of the buttons really hard and get it to respond. (Um, okay). Anyway, I figured buying a new switch was something I hadn't tried yet, so I did it. When I first installed it, everything worked! Yay! Then, for no apparent reason, the volume up button stopped responding, as did the "mode" button to switch inputs. This happened within minutes. I've read about the spiral clock spring wires having issues, but wouldn't I have problems across the board if it were bad? Is it possible there's a loose connector somewhere going from the radio controls to the harness? Also, what curse am I under that replacement clock spring wires seem to be made from unicorn hide and fairy blood? I can think of no other reason that the assembly for my rig costs anywhere from $70 used to over $200 new, and the same part for other Nissans (brand new, mind you) run between $15 - $50?