unlighted Smart Wheel

[norwestie]

I just picked up a 2000 Dynasty Regent. I love it, but there is one fault, so far. The Smart Wheel buttons all work but none of them light up. Is there a fuse just for the illumination? Where should I look for a fix?

[Diplomat Don]

I have a 2005 and the SmartWheel isn't lighted. I don't believe they light the SmartWheels unless its a recent change.

[OKDynasty]

I, too have a 2001 Monaco Dynasty Chancellor with a smart wheel and it is non-lighted. I also thought this odd, all that technology and no lights!!?? Go figure.....................Clarke

[crah]

Mine is lighted. Odd that they don't have it lighted on your coaches. Not sure how one would go about checking to see if it should be lighted without finding someone with an identical coach year and model.

[Mr_D]

Ours it lighted also.

[nuckels11]

Our 2005 Holiday Rambler Endeavor has the smart wheel buttons lighted.

[Twomed]

Vehicle Improvement Products SmartWheel Troubleshooting Guide

1538 15 August 2001 SMWH20010410.DOC Page 5 of 10

SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS:

STEERING WHEEL:
Prior to February 2001, most SmartWheels connected to the Master Control via a dual slip-ring
assembly in the steering column. Steering Wheel item numbers PC209x utilize two wires for this
purpose. The yellow wire is the multiplex Signal wire and the brown wire is the multiplex Ground
wire. The controls on these wheels are not backlit.
Since February 2001 steering columns equipped with clock-springs have been widely used in motor
homes. The clock-spring is a device in the steering column that allows continuous electrical
connections through the rotation of the column without sliding contacts. The availability of the
clock-spring has allowed the transmission of sufficient power through the column to backlight the
steering wheel controls. Steering Wheel item numbers PC210x and PC217x utilize four wires for
this purpose. These controls on these wheels are backlit.
Note: Clock-springs can be damaged if they are not handled and installed properly. Before
performing any service involving removing the steering wheel from the column, consult a service
manual for information on maintaining proper centering of the clock-spring. Do not rotate the parts
of a clock-spring except as directed by the appropriate service manual. Failure to follow the proper
procedure can result in the clock-spring being damaged although the damage may not be

immediately apparent.

All of that being said my backlight on our 06 Dyansty has never worked...old wheel?? Poor install?? Any other 06 DY guys have one that works??

It's on the list...but way down for when I REALLY don't have anything to do.

[rpasetto]

I have an '03 Dynasty, never knew if the smartwheel is supposed to have backlighting or not. Come to think of it I've never noticed. We like to drive during the daylight hours.

[Diplomat Don]

Getting old sucks.....My SmartWheel does light.......just couldn't remember it doing so.

[nutensteve]

Hmmmmm .... Just checked mine and it doesn't light up

[Diplomat Don]

nutensteve....The ignition has to be on...

[HeapBigEngin]

Interesting post. Never thought about our SmartWheel switches being illuminated. Checked today....they light up when pulling the parking light/headlight switch. Do not have to have key on. Ours is a 2003 Fleetwood Revolution DP.

[nutensteve]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diplomat Don nutensteve....The ignition has to be on...

Don ... You are correct. I arrived at Armitage campground in Eugene in the dark and my smartwheel is illuminated

[djhinds]

There is 3 amp fuse in the control box in the front run bay on mine. I think you have to take off the cover of the box to see it. Mine was blown.

Dave