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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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is it common for the radio steering wheel buttons not to work when a new headunit is installed?
how can it be fixed?
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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You have to buy an adapter. Hit up any local audio place and they can hook you up.
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Here is the post from the FAQ:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....14&postcount=2

What you need is a PAC SWI-X.
It will allow you to retain the factory steering wheel controls with an aftermarket headunit, but the anftermarket headunit must have an IR Remote.
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thanks alot guys
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You're welcome.
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Here is the post from the FAQ:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....14&postcount=2

What you need is a PAC SWI-X.
It will allow you to retain the factory steering wheel controls with an aftermarket headunit, but the anftermarket headunit must have an IR Remote.
do you guys know of a place online i can order that from?
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Crutchfield has it for $70:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9eHHMCq...%2Dx&i=127SWIX
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