georgeandlouise1 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Our 2007 Monaco Dynasty Countess 3 Smart wheel stopped working recently. I have checked the fuse & it is ok. The light shows green on the module. I moved the wheel forward & backwards & the functions started working but stopped after moving the wheel back to driving position. Does anyone have ideas about what the issue might be? I have researched but the only thing I have found is that it could be the clock spring needs replacing. I will really appreciate any help because the windshield wipers not working is a terrific problem. George Dunn 2007 Monaco Dynasty Countess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bergamo Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 George, the wires for the Smart Wheel run down the steering column. They usually connect at floor level with but connectors. I would check there or anywhere else that they are exposed for a loose connection. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinH Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I had a similar issue eventually had to replace the clock spring I bought it at Veurinks RV center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 My intermittent issue was the connection at floor level like Frank posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeandlouise1 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thanks for the quick replies. Checking that wiring will be my next step. I will stay in touch. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpasetto Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Check connections to be sure they are intact. The clock spring would be the next likely possibility. If yours is like mine was you can remove the center cover which exposes the wheel nut and a four wire connector. The other end of the connector is below where the steering column articulates. You will probably need to remove the cover for the steering column. Once both connector ends are uncovered you can check for continuity. When I did this I discovered one of the four wires had no continuity. That's enough to know clock spring replacement is needed. The clock spring on most early-mid 2000's Monacos is Douglas Autotech Clock Spring DAC-1900043 Installation guide can be downloaded here. http://www.douglasautotech.com/departments/service-parts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeandlouise1 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 I am continuing in my attempt to make repairs on the smart wheel. As suggested I checked the connections at the bottom of the steering column & all seem okay. I ordered & receive a new clock spring from Veurinks. To install that I removed the steering wheel center cover, unplugged the horn connection, & removed the nut using a 32mm socket. The next step was to attach a wheel puller using two size 1/4 x 20 that is 3-1/2 “ long bolts in the steering wheel opening. These bolts are on each side of the steering column rod. The steering column rod where I removed the nut was where pressure was applied hoping the wheel would release. That did not happen even as I increased more pressure using an impact driver. I even used a hammer to hit the center bolt & it still would not release. I am afraid to continue applying more pressure on the center bolt in fear that the other bolts holding the wheel release could break & ruin the steering wheel. I have a question. Is there anything else possibly holding the wheel in place that I need to remove or any other suggestions from experience. I will appreciate help. George Dunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinH Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 This is a picture of mine right after I use the wheel puller it didn’t take much pressure at all. I was really surprised how little of pressure it took for it to release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpasetto Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 George, You shouldn't need to hit the center bolt. Once the wheel nut is removed it shouldn't take much at all. Maybe there's corrosion in the splines; you might apply some PB blaster and let it soak for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampy OG Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 FWIW Dept: My '02 Dynasty lost smart wheel function and it too was the clock spring. A bit of a task but very doable for a handy person. Be sure to follow the directions and do not release the spring until the directions advise several times. It was an interesting learning process as I had no idea what a clock spring was up until then. Ken Wilcox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 How do you remove the center of the wheel where you push for the horn to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivylog Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Likely has 2 screws on the underside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Here is a bulletin from Douglas Autotech that explains how to change the clock spring. D10106 Clock spring bulletins.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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