Radio Not Working

2008 FORD TAURUS
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CAGNESR
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Audio controls on steering wheel of 2008 Taurus X not working How to repair or trouble shoot?
Mar 24, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Sounds like the "Clock Spring" may be bad. This is the unit that contains the connections between the steering wheel and the vehicle.

Please run down these guides and diagrams and report back

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
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Mar 24, 2010 at 7:31 PM
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