What do you think about the Prostar Steering wheel switches?

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by kvshweta, Sep 30, 2013.

  1. JerryH

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    My radio controls don't work but I suppose my radio did not have that option.
    Yes bad placement of the almost air horn button.
     
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    I personally like having the cruise controls, headlamp/marker interrupt and maybe the Jake on the wheel. Everything else can go elsewhere. Especially the air horn.
     
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    They need to improve the lettering so it doesn't rub off after 6 months.
     
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    I generally like the layout, but I agree the horn should be in a different location. What was wrong with the traditional horn loop? Also, I'm skeptical about proper long term function. My brand new Prostar has less than 3000 miles on it, and the cruise control quit working. My truck is governed at 63, 66 on cruise. I really miss those 3 mph.
     
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    " put in a proper air horn." I'll second this statement! Air horn sounds like someone is stepping on a dogs n*ts! I'm putting a set of train horns on in place of dog n*ts! Air horn button needs to be much bigger/easier to find.
     
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    "cruise control quit" I also have a problem with the cruise, jake and dump valve. what did they do to fix yours?
     
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    Had this problem with several of mine; it is a known software problem. The dealer downloaded new software.
     
    Ed G Thanks this.
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    I'll talk to the tech about doing that. All I can see is $$$$ going out the window right now. Dealer has had the truck since last Friday, losing money from sitting, and am under a load that was supposed to be delivered today. :biggrin_25513: Thanks for the input, and hope he knows what I'm talking about.
     
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    Just got off the phone with the dealers shop. They act like they hadn't heard of the software issue! service manager is researching it right now . Thanks again for the info.
     
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    Sounds like the Idiots at the dealer in north Las Vegas!!