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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Just wanted to see if anyone had a new cd player/head unit installed. I am curious to see if there are any out there that will work with the controls on the steering wheel. I would like to play my ipod, so I will probably get rid of the disc changer since it has been going in and out. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Most of the new iPod compatible Alpine head units will work with the steering wheel controls, but not all of them. The Crutchfield site will tell you if each one you're looking at has an option for a steering wheel control compatibility module.

Here's the one I had installed:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6J3KJQ9...=detailed_info

Car Toys did the work to my satisfaction.

Dave
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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I have a Sony Head Unit, and was going to try this:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-5lUvonn...amp;i=127SWIPS

But haven't tried yet. Sure would be cool if it works as promised.



 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Or you can get a universal interface like I did, it uses an IR led placed on the tunnel cowl to control things, lags a little but I never used the stock setup so I'm not sure if that's normal.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: geotrash

Most of the new iPod compatible Alpine head units will work with the steering wheel controls, but not all of them. The Crutchfield site will tell you if each one you're looking at has an option for a steering wheel control compatibility module.

Here's the one I had installed:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6J3KJQ9...=detailed_info

Car Toys did the work to my satisfaction.

Dave
Did you purchase the iPod interface option, and if so, are you satisfied with the performance?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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I added a Pioneer AVIC-N3 flip out NAV, with backup camera, iPod (works great) and Sirius. Love it.











 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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The 40 year old virgin came to mind looking at those pictures....."you know how I can tell you're gay?......you listen to Coldplay.....
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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The 40 year old virgin came to mind looking at those pictures....."you know how I can tell you're gay?......you listen to Coldplay.....
I'll let my wife know you think so... its her car. =)
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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btw, you'll need one of these hard to find guys:
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=89-9400
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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awesome.

side note- I wasn't actually saying you were gay, just reminded me of the movie. For whatever it's worth, I got a good chuckle.


and out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking, what did that set-up run you?
 
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