Steering Wheel Radio controls accessory
#1
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Steering Wheel Radio controls accessory
Sorry if this has been answered a few times but;
I know everyone knows that if you replaced the stock head unit you can no longer use the steering wheel controls. However , there are accessories you can buy out there that allow you to use them again. By some sort of sending the signal of your new units remote to the deck, you can do the same with the steer wheel controls. Sort of like a remote built into the steering wheel itself.
Ok, now for the important stuff. In this link, I found an accessory that may perform this. I'm not sure, but I'm fairly positive it may work. Anyone got any feedback on this? Or know a sure shot module that they bought and works 100%? Thanks
http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/ST...Y_I_p_596.html
I know everyone knows that if you replaced the stock head unit you can no longer use the steering wheel controls. However , there are accessories you can buy out there that allow you to use them again. By some sort of sending the signal of your new units remote to the deck, you can do the same with the steer wheel controls. Sort of like a remote built into the steering wheel itself.
Ok, now for the important stuff. In this link, I found an accessory that may perform this. I'm not sure, but I'm fairly positive it may work. Anyone got any feedback on this? Or know a sure shot module that they bought and works 100%? Thanks
http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/ST...Y_I_p_596.html
#3
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What's the difference between SWI-X and SWI-V? The only thing I can figure is the price. But then again I need to know what would work best. I have a pioneer deck, so this SWI-X should work right?
#6
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Go with the SWI-X as that is known to work. You just need to mount a small IR emitter somewhere in the vehicle that has line of sight to the radio's remote sensor.
I mounted mine in the coffee-cup handle cutout of my center console, at the middle of the angle so it is aiming pretty much right at the radio sensor.
There are many places that will work and if you can flush mount your radio some people can get the sensor mounted in the actual bezel and be ok.
Far as bulbs... do a search. The radio controls can be disassembled and new leds can be soldered in. It's not a pull/plug type of bulb, unfortunately.
I mounted mine in the coffee-cup handle cutout of my center console, at the middle of the angle so it is aiming pretty much right at the radio sensor.
There are many places that will work and if you can flush mount your radio some people can get the sensor mounted in the actual bezel and be ok.
Far as bulbs... do a search. The radio controls can be disassembled and new leds can be soldered in. It's not a pull/plug type of bulb, unfortunately.
#7
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Just FYI on mounting the SWI-X - There's no need to point it at the HU. Just mount the transmitter above/below the radio facing backwards. It'll bounce off something, but you may need to experiment with the angle to get it so it works 100% of the time (like in direct rear sunlight).
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#11
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Originally Posted by SnakEaterZ28
where do you find the soundgate one and how much does it cost?
The only disadvantage to it is you can't use your remote when you hook the Soundgate up.