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steering wheel track down button sticks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Osideplayer, Jan 27, 2025.

  1. Jan 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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    Osideplayer

    Osideplayer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Idk what's going on, but my steering wheel track down button keeps sticking, it works. It's just not tactile like the rest of the buttons.

    Any suggestions?

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  2. Jan 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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  3. Jan 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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    Ok so I figured out the issue... ( I think) Basically I cleaned the in between the button and trim with a thin paper towel with alcohol. Some gunk was on it. IDK how, but it seems to be tactile now.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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    most likely something spilled
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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    That or ol' boy frequently has a cheeseburger in his hand while driving.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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    You could take the whole assembly out and properly clean all the buttons.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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    Tacosha

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    You need 96% grain alc. Pure, not vodka or perfume (IMPORTANT!!!). let it in into gaps between keys and steering wheel body, move keys, repeat, let it dry out.
    Should work, pretty sure it was spil of something.
     
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