Steering Controls and Horn do not work

Hello all
So my steering controls and horn do not work. I replaced the clock spring and nothing changed. I then ran it through VCDS and it does not show up at all, like it's not even connected. No error code or anything. Any pointers for me? It's a 2002 Jetta tdi. Original steering wheel as far as I know. It came with an aftermarket radio and I did switch it out to a double din last night and I noticed a blue connecter with wires that was running next to the stereo harness but didn't connect to anything.

Could it be the 451 relay? Is there an aftermarket replacement for it?

I'd start by checking the fuses. If the steering column control module is bad, I'd cruise eBay for a replacement.

-J

compu_85 said:

I'd start by checking the fuses. If the steering column control module is bad, I'd cruise eBay for a replacement.

-J

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Fuses are all good. Is the steering column control module the same as the 451 relay?

Ugh. I texted the previous owner and asked him again if the steering wheel was original or not. He said that it was not. I looked at the relays and here is no place to plug the relay into. Duh. No wonder it wasn't popping up on my vcds. Oh well. I'm in the market for a standard steering wheel now. Anyone want to buy a multi function steering wheel? Great condition.

Ah that explains it.... I guess he wanted leather? :crazy:

There are leather non-button steering wheels available.

-J

if your wheel is in good shape i believe you can transfer the rear trim and airbag from a non control wheel

No, the button wheel and non-button wheel have a different airbag

-J

compu_85 said:

No, the button wheel and non-button wheel have a different airbag

-J

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which is why i recommended swapping the airbag too