BrianS Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 2017 Dodge Journey. I can no longer access the EVIC thru the steering wheel controls. I read somewhere that the switch on the wheel has failed and needs to be replaced. Thanks in advance for any help on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) So just what kind of help are you looking for about this? YES, just as has been posted many times about the cruise control switch on the right side of the steering wheel.... they tend to fail. I've got 4 DJ's and have replaced/repaired both sides on most of them. There are youtube videos on how to replace them, and would be better understood than giving written steps on how to do it. I have a long auto tech background and i've been able to take the switches apart and clean/adjust the contacts for the functions and then reinstall the switch{s}, saving buying a new unit. Note, this is not for a novice or "fumbly fingered" type person. Edited 17 hours ago by 5rebel9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted 17 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 17 hours ago Seriously? You're too kind. I didn't mention the cruise control switch, but thank you for that. I have NO issue replacing, or even cleaning the switch if it can be disassembled. Doesn't take any serious mechanical knowledge to do that. I was just looking for confirmation as to the most common failure point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago (edited) 32 minutes ago, BrianS said: Seriously? You're too kind. I didn't mention the cruise control switch, but thank you for that. I have NO issue replacing, or even cleaning the switch if it can be disassembled. Doesn't take any serious mechanical knowledge to do that. I was just looking for confirmation as to the most common failure point. Well then, the worst that could happen on opening the switch is that it gets "goofed up" and would require a new replacement. The common factor I've found of switch buttons is the metal disc losses proper shape, not allowing contact to the circuit board when pressed on whatever function button. Be careful when reassembling after "tweaking" those discs, most all of these switches have a white plastic tape cover to keep the pieces oriented. Somewhere in one of my many posts here, I described this process.{but NO PICTURES}. The EVIC functions tend to fail in the same way as the cruise control , sorry I did not make the point abundantly clear. Good Luck and let us know how you do with yours. Edited 16 hours ago by 5rebel9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago Replaced the cruise switch on mine also the wreckers have lots of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted 12 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 3 hours ago, larryl said: Replaced the cruise switch on mine also the wreckers have lots of them... I was thinking about the wreckers, but might get one with the same problems. Amazingon has them for around $50 new so think I will go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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