Steering wheel radio controls?

blkssncpt · #1 04-03-2007, 12:17 PM

06 SS Silvy... hey i want to change my stock radio cd changer, but i want to know if theres a kit that will let me use my stock steering wheel mounted controls with a diifferent radio?? any help is appreciated...

bigbadram51 · #2 04-03-2007, 12:24 PM

There is a adapter. Its available from just about any car stereo shop or crutchfield. Its basically an IR repeater that you teach what you want each button to control. I have one for my Eclipse DVD/NAV system. Works pretty good. Its a bit spendy though

blkssncpt · #3 04-04-2007, 10:15 AM

THNX.. appreciate it

BlenderWizard · #4 04-04-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadram51

There is a adapter. Its available from just about any car stereo shop or crutchfield. Its basically an IR repeater that you teach what you want each button to control. I have one for my Eclipse DVD/NAV system. Works pretty good. Its a bit spendy though

So, the factory controls are IR? I thought they were hard wired...

klinn · #5 04-04-2007, 11:56 PM

Yes, the factory audio controls are hard wired. The IR repeater is probably programmed to mimic the remote that comes with the aftermarket radio.

bigbadram51 · #6 04-05-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by klinn

Yes, the factory audio controls are hard wired. The IR repeater is probably programmed to mimic the remote that comes with the aftermarket radio.

^^^^exactly. sorry, should have been a bit more specific.

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