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Info Button Stopped Working

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Go Cards STL, Aug 31, 2011.

  1. Go Cards STL

    Go Cards STL New Member

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    I have an 06' Package 7...with GPS, Bluetooth, etc on the steering wheel.

    The last couple of days I have noticed that when I press the "info" button on the steering wheel, the gas mileage/consumption screen does not show up anymore.

    To get to that screen, I have to hit the 'info' button on the actual screen (not on the steering wheel).

    I don't remember really messing with any of the settings - and all of my other buttons are working on my steering wheel.

    Any Ideas? Did I press something I shouldn't have? :confused::confused:

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Go Cards STL, Aug 31, 2011
  2. EffinRed

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    Maybe the rocker switch on the wheel is worn out.
     
    #2 EffinRed, Aug 31, 2011
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    ^ that's the first thing that came to mind. There's no settings for the steering wheel buttons AFAIK.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Aug 31, 2011
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    It is also possible that the spiral cable is starting to fail. Are all of the other steering wheel buttons working?

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Sep 1, 2011
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    It's probably the spiral cable as it has happened in my 2004 Prius. The defroster buttons also are not working. If I steer hard left or right, the buttons will function. Anyone know the average cost to get this repaired at the dealer?
     
    #5 djasonw, Sep 5, 2011
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    i have the same as your car 2006 ... and i have exactly the same problem ... all the buttons work . but the info button does not .... so i want to know if you solved your problem or not please
     
    #6 solidsnake_ala, Sep 16, 2011
  7. JoySS

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    I also have the same problem, same year, same model! I signed up for this site just to figure this out and came across this forum after doing a search. Did you guys figure this out? I only noticed mine stopped working within the past year im guessing. Wonder if the dealership has seen this problem often?
     
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    I also have the same problem, same year, same model! I signed up for this site just to figure this out and came across this forum after doing a search. Did you guys figure this out? I only noticed mine stopped working within the past year im guessing. Wonder if the dealership has seen this problem often?
     
    #8 JoySS, Oct 11, 2016
  9. JoySS

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    i have the same issue, info button and defrost buttons do not work, but all others do. Could this still be a spiral cable failing as you suggest, or something else?
     
    #9 JoySS, Jun 24, 2017
  10. bisco

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    if the buttons are on the steering wheel, yes.
     
    #10 bisco, Jun 24, 2017
  11. JoySS

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    Also wondering if something could have gotten unplugged when they did the steering shaft recal/replacement? I just took off base cover of steering wheel to see if I could see any plugs or wires, but could not access.
     
    #11 JoySS, Jun 24, 2017
  12. bisco

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    possible i guess. be careful of the airbag, it can be dangerous.
     
    #12 bisco, Jun 24, 2017
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