steering wheel remote controls

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Topic: steering wheel remote controls

Posted By: paullybob
Subject: steering wheel remote controls
Date Posted: November 30, 2010 at 6:26 PM

I have a Pioneer head unit (DEH-P980BT) installed in my 2004 Dodge RAM pick up. As a result, I lost the ability to use the steering wheel mounted controls for volume, source, station tuning, etc. Does anyone know if I can hack into the wiring from the steering wheel controls and have them function as the buttons for a Pioneer steering wheel mount like the CD-SR11? I haven't been able to find anyone with an aftermarket fix for this issue so I'm asking here to see if anyone has had experience/success in attempting this mod.

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If it's too loud, Then you're too old!!!!

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Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: November 30, 2010 at 7:05 PM

hi,
did you look into a pac-audio swi-ps or axxess interface (metra) aswc?
your radio has a jack on the rear of the chassis for a steering wheel control input.
mark

Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: November 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM

I agree, if it has a remote jack on the back of the unit an SWI-PS would work. If it doesn't you should be able to use the SWI-X.

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

Posted By: paullybob
Date Posted: December 01, 2010 at 9:46 AM

Thanks! It looks as though a SWI-PS is the ticket I need. Pricing here in Canada sucks, may go through Crutchfield or something out of the US...Less than 1/2 price WITH exchange and duty! No brainer!

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If it's too loud, Then you're too old!!!!