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Can I still use steering wheel audio controls w/new HU

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Old May 27, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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Can I still use steering wheel audio controls w/new HU

I am replacing my stock audio system in my 03 SE. But I LOVE the audio controls on my steering wheels. Is it possible to still wire them up to a new HU? I dont want to loose those handy little buttons. Thanks!
Old May 27, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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How well are you with electronics and wiring?
Old May 27, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Not very good. I will be taking my car in to a professional installer.
Old May 27, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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i was just sayin, cuz you could take apart the steering wheel, and head unit an splice the control wires in order to have them control what you want them to.
If you look into it, it may be possible to buy an adapter or supplemental control unit. I am not so sure though, you have a new model and it sounds like you don't want to go hog wild tearing it apart, just to see if it works.
Old May 27, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by Jamax
i was just sayin, cuz you could take apart the steering wheel, and head unit an splice the control wires in order to have them control what you want them to.
If you look into it, it may be possible to buy an adapter or supplemental control unit. I am not so sure though, you have a new model and it sounds like you don't want to go hog wild tearing it apart, just to see if it works.

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Old May 28, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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Re: Can I still use steering wheel audio controls w/new HU

Originally posted by skoal
I am replacing my stock audio system in my 03 SE. But I LOVE the audio controls on my steering wheels. Is it possible to still wire them up to a new HU? I dont want to loose those handy little buttons. Thanks!
Yes you can, buy a SWI-X from Crutchfield. The install is simple. I took a few pics:
SWI-X install
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