Steering Wheel Adapter
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Steering Wheel Adapter Are there any companies out there that make an adapter harness for after market head units so that the Factory Steering Wheel Buttons retain their use? If no, then are there any write ups on how to mod them to work. I know most new style head units have a wireless receiver what about a wireless signal adapter for the steering wheel controls?
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PAC adapters are radio brand specific (i.e. SWI-PS for Pioneer and Sony, SWI-JACK for JVC, Alpine, Clarion, and Kenwood) and must be manually programmed.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
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PAC adapters are radio brand specific (i.e. SWI-PS for Pioneer and Sony, SWI-JACK for JVC, Alpine, Clarion, and Kenwood) and must be manually programmed.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
PAC adapters are radio brand specific (i.e. SWI-PS for Pioneer and Sony, SWI-JACK for JVC, Alpine, Clarion, and Kenwood) and must be manually programmed.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
The latest in steering wheel control adapters is the Axxess ASWC. It will work with almost any car (including 4th gen f-bodies) and all major brands of head unit. Better yet, it programs itself automatically! I put one in my wife's GMC Envoy and it works perfectly. Programming consisted of turning on the ignition and holding the steering wheel volume up button until the head unit responded (about 10-15 seconds). You can get it for under $45 on Amazon, maybe even cheaper at some other sites.
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Here is the site to check.
http://www.axxessinterface.com/steer...l_control.aspx
According to Axxess, the Camaro's are good to go, but the Pontiacs aren't.
I haven't loaded these on the site yet but anyone interested in one I'll have them up shipped for $49.99
http://www.axxessinterface.com/steer...l_control.aspx
According to Axxess, the Camaro's are good to go, but the Pontiacs aren't.
I haven't loaded these on the site yet but anyone interested in one I'll have them up shipped for $49.99
Here is the site to check.
http://www.axxessinterface.com/steer...l_control.aspx
According to Axxess, the Camaro's are good to go, but the Pontiacs aren't.
I haven't loaded these on the site yet but anyone interested in one I'll have them up shipped for $49.99
http://www.axxessinterface.com/steer...l_control.aspx
According to Axxess, the Camaro's are good to go, but the Pontiacs aren't.
I haven't loaded these on the site yet but anyone interested in one I'll have them up shipped for $49.99
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If they work in a Camaro, they work in a Firebird. The steering wheel interface is exactly the same.
However, I would double check that they do work in 4th generation f-bodies. I found the listing on their website that says they do but the application guide that came with the one I installed in the Envoy only lists 5th generation Camaros.
I haven't tried it myself (except in the Envoy) but I would suspect they would work. According to the service manuals, the Envoy steering wheel controls work almost exactly the same as f-bodies (same resistance for the common controls but of course we don't have OnStar or HVAC controls).
However, I would double check that they do work in 4th generation f-bodies. I found the listing on their website that says they do but the application guide that came with the one I installed in the Envoy only lists 5th generation Camaros.
I haven't tried it myself (except in the Envoy) but I would suspect they would work. According to the service manuals, the Envoy steering wheel controls work almost exactly the same as f-bodies (same resistance for the common controls but of course we don't have OnStar or HVAC controls).
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If they work in a Camaro, they work in a Firebird. The steering wheel interface is exactly the same.
However, I would double check that they do work in 4th generation f-bodies. I found the listing on their website that says they do but the application guide that came with the one I installed in the Envoy only lists 5th generation Camaros.
I haven't tried it myself (except in the Envoy) but I would suspect they would work. According to the service manuals, the Envoy steering wheel controls work almost exactly the same as f-bodies (same resistance for the common controls but of course we don't have OnStar or HVAC controls).
However, I would double check that they do work in 4th generation f-bodies. I found the listing on their website that says they do but the application guide that came with the one I installed in the Envoy only lists 5th generation Camaros.
I haven't tried it myself (except in the Envoy) but I would suspect they would work. According to the service manuals, the Envoy steering wheel controls work almost exactly the same as f-bodies (same resistance for the common controls but of course we don't have OnStar or HVAC controls).
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We have them up and in stock.
http://www.sparksai.com/product-p/aswc.htm
They are 42.99 and $7.00 to ship but if your order is over $99 then you get free shipping.
http://www.sparksai.com/product-p/aswc.htm
They are 42.99 and $7.00 to ship but if your order is over $99 then you get free shipping.
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We have them up and in stock.
http://www.sparksai.com/product-p/aswc.htm
They are 42.99 and $7.00 to ship but if your order is over $99 then you get free shipping.
http://www.sparksai.com/product-p/aswc.htm
They are 42.99 and $7.00 to ship but if your order is over $99 then you get free shipping.
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Metra still has not changed their compatability charts but Whitebird is correct, the headunit are the same and the wiring is the same. There is no difference in the two. If you want to be the first to try it out and confirm for us, buy it from me and I'll cover your return shipping and everything if it does not work, so no risk to you.
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Metra still has not changed their compatability charts but Whitebird is correct, the headunit are the same and the wiring is the same. There is no difference in the two. If you want to be the first to try it out and confirm for us, buy it from me and I'll cover your return shipping and everything if it does not work, so no risk to you.
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I ran again the info for my 1999 Trans Am through Metra's site to check for compatibility and it checked out okay! I guess you guys wont have any problem. I will wait for you report nevertheless.
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I received my new Kenwood KDC-X994 today and decided to wire things up. I couldn't get it to to work, but I only tried a few times. 1995-02 Pontiac is listed in the booklet as compatible, so I will check my wires and retry tomorrow.
I gave up and decided to get drunk and watch Top Gear.
The Kenwood and new CDT CL-62 CFs up front are definitely a huge upgrade from stock. I didn't even mess with the equalizer yet.
I gave up and decided to get drunk and watch Top Gear.
The Kenwood and new CDT CL-62 CFs up front are definitely a huge upgrade from stock. I didn't even mess with the equalizer yet.