Radio controls on the steering have stopped working all of a sudden

 

clockspring most likely.

There is a flexible ribbon connector that is wound like a clockspring that connects the electrics and airbag on the steering wheel to the body, The constant bending of it means they have a habit of cracking.

There was a recall on them, might be worth checking if yours has been done

Regards
Richard

 

Thanks. How do i go about checking please

 

You'll have to gain access to the clockspring connector or the radio and BCM connections to test wire continuity through the clockspring. In either case disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent the airbags from ruining your day.

Send me a private message with an email address to send them to and I'll send the diagrams.

The only clockspring recall I'm aware of was on 96-2000 models.