I don't have the 8 disc CD changer in the back. does that matter?

 

does the radio work manually? i am going to suggest you download the factory service manual and look up the wiring diagrams and at the troubleshooting pages. apparently it does not happen much cause i can not find anything on it doing searches. i did find that the blue wire from the column handles the controls.

 

did find one for changing bulbs Pontiac Steering Wheel Light replacement could take the switch out and make sure its plugged in.

 

found this too http://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-ele...o-install.html stupid picture is too small. its in the link down the page a ways

 

thanks man Sunday I will have enough time to follow that wire. and yea the manual controls work.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't steering wheel radio controls for the Camaro not until the 2000 year, but the Firebird did have it in 1999? If so, that certainly explains why it isn't working, it would be a swapped wheel that you have.

 

ah ha,,, i think it sorta says that in that link... didn't sink into this thick skull.

 

So he either has the wrong year steering wheel, or the wrong year car. lmao

 

maybe the head unit got changed with it and not hooked up right. maybe

 

I have a 2002 z28