I really want to buy this unit...but was told by crutchfield that there is no way to use my steering wheel controls with this unit, this would be a deal breaker for me

can anyone verify if this is true or not??

 

I have an AVIC-N1 and it has an optional steering wheel mounted remote that you can buy for it. It also has a voice control module you can install. Not sure about the D1, though I wish I had waited for that unit, it looks sweet. Someone else will be able to provide you more info.

 

i dont need a wired remote control, my max already has the steering wheel controls on it from the factory and i'd like to utilize those

 

If your radio has a wireless remote you can buy an adapter to use the steering wheel controls. Do a search on steering wheels control and you will find it.

good luck

 

Assuming the D1 comes with a remote control for it, yes you can get a PAC SWI-X and use your factory steering wheel controls.

You do know that the D1 isnt a dvd player, right?

 

i know what the unit can and can not do

i was wandering if anyone knew exactly the answer to my question!!!!

 

If your radio has a remote control, then yes you can make it work.

 

if you have a remote for D1 then you can get an adapter that u can program to use your stock steering wheel controls to use with your D1. the only thing will be is where to wire the infrared sensor.

 

I answered your question!!!!!!

And I was just warning you, making sure before you bought it.

 

guess what it doesnt come with a remote control( only a wired one is an option)

 

So I assume it doesnt have an infrared receiver, since the wired one is plugged in. If/Since it doesnt, then no you wont be able to keep your steering wheel controls.

That is unless you take apart the wired remote control and figure out what resistances the wired control sends the D1, then cut and splice all the wires for the wired remote control. All depends how good you are with electronics, and how badly you want those steering wheel controls.

 

you should be able to buy a pac swi-x and use to stock steering remote

 

If the D1 doesnt have infrared reception you cant use a SWI-X

 

have you thought about N2? or you dont want that. its not that much more expensive..

 

i want a stock look, and the d1 will offer that or as close to it as possible,

dont want a motorized screen that blocks a/c vents

 

i am shopping for Navi myself right now.. from the questions and answers that i got here on the org and off, alot of ppl recommend the ECLIPSE navi system. it looks stock ....
since thats what u are looking for, you might want to look into it.
you probably already seen it but just incase .

 

i am trying to avoid eclipse, i really have my eyes set on a system with XM and with the NavTraffic display, since it is soo needed in this area

 

gotcha... didnt know.. just trying to give you options.

about NavTraffic thou.... my buddy has the N2 in his car with Navtraffic.. and he plain out said it sucks B*lls .. he drives all over NYC . he said its not accurate at all.

XM is nice thou

 

If a wired remote is an option, then it sounds like the SWI-PS might work then. Would even be easier to install than the SWI-X.

http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm

Scroll down to SWI-PS there. A good idea would be to email PAC and ask them about compatibility though. THey've always gotten back to me on my tech questions within a couple days.

 

My current leanings are towards the eclipse simply because it includes navteq maps + routing. I've run some informal tests, and found that navteq tends to route better than teleatlas for my part of the country. (Frequently, the teleatlas will just do plain dumb things)

Also, the XM on the pioneer is an extra purchase, from what i recall..

-Tom

 

I have another question related to the SWI-X controller. I just replaced my receiver with an aftermarket unit and have not had a chance to hook up the SWI-X controller. One thing that I did notice is that without the controller hooked up to the stereo the Maxima's (2002) trip options are not accessible.

Does anyone know if the trip options will be available when the SWI-X controller is installed?

 

they are available.... all u have to do is ground the trip wire... if i remember i think its brown wire..
thats all there is to it

 

I hooked up the steering wheel controls when installing my SWI-ALP. Here's the link to the PAC site for the 02 Maxima. Hope it helps you out.

http://www.pac-audio.com/bulletins/2002maxima.PDF

And if anyone is looking for a SWI-X, I have one for sale...

 

Thanks guys I will give it a try!