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laidman,Aug 1 2005, 10:22 PM Wrote:my next issue with the at least the stereo is the cute little radio controls that are mounted on the left side of the steering wheel.  I've heard that you can wire something up to make them still functional, is this true?????  I hope so.  My concern is if I get a radio install and loose the function of the controls on the steering wheel, when I give the car back at the end of the lease, and put the stock radio back, does it work, or have a fuked it up to make it unuseable, if anyone can understand my babble, I just don't want to screw up my lease just because I want a stereo that shakes the s**t off the walls in my house.
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hey dood..

you got 2 options...if you want to use the steering wheel controls and install an aftermarket deck, you can get a unit by PAC called the SWI-X. Its a universal steering wheel infra-red control that you install, mount a sensor and it allows fuction of stock controls to operate your aftermarket deck!

2nd option...if you are like me and really dont give a s**t...just install your aftermarket deck, which renders the controls useless and be happy till you uninstall the aftermarket unit. when you go to put the stock unit back in, the harness will re-plug the factory controls up and your good to give it back in total stock condition...no compromse!!

I can get you a PAC SWI-X unit for $60.00 but then you gotta get it installed...I can't install it as I'm not familiar with mounting and setting the sensor properly and dont wanna fuk anything up...but, look too spend around 120-150 for a shop to install it...thats the going rate from several shops I've checked with!

As a side note: this unit does not work with any type of Sony aftermarket deck that I know of...and has issues with some JVC units as well!! just so you know!