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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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that will not let me give up the steering wheel controls functionality. Is there such a unit out there? I have a 2001 formula w/ the monsoon setup.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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i dont know much about any other options than what i run, but for what its worth i got a alpine 7998 that works with sirius and keeps the steering wheel controls functional with the addition of a pac-swix.

the pac is basically a remote control that you hardwire into your steering wheel controls and program with the remote your headunit comes with. if you do a search for a pac-swix you will find alot of posts on them. they are VERY easy to install, but you do need a headunit that comes with a remote control.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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my buddy just told me that eclipse head units have the capability for use of the factory wheel controls
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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I have the clarion DXZ 745MP and just installed SIRIUS today. All I needed was the SIR-CL1 Receiver. It's a great headunit that plays MP3s, WMAs, records, and has 780 different color options

Though I have mine set to red since it matches the TA perfectly. Looks like it came with the car

Look in sig for pics
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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A company called PAC makes a box called SWI-X that might work with you.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
A company called PAC makes a box called SWI-X that might work with you.
The soundgate remote 1.5 is a better interface than the PAC. I hated the pac
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fierce-LS1
The soundgate remote 1.5 is a better interface than the PAC. I hated the pac


dont hate the pac...hate the game



Why did you hate the pac?
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
dont hate the pac...hate the game



Why did you hate the pac?
Had to use that stupid infared led crap that you had to mount somewhere in the car. It stopped working about a week after installation
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Fierce-LS1
Had to use that stupid infared led crap that you had to mount somewhere in the car. It stopped working about a week after installation

Ahhh I see. Ive only installed them on alpine units. I just plugged it directly into the remote port on the back of the headunit.
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Ahhh I see. Ive only installed them on alpine units. I just plugged it directly into the remote port on the back of the headunit.

Now that's a different story ... I like plug n play
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