Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Ok, quick question. If my X doesn't come with the audio controls in the steering wheel, can I add them?? If so, how much (est.) This is an EB, I thought all EB's had these controls?, could this be an indication of an airbag deployment / replacement?
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Thanks in advance
All replies are appreciated.
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First, what year and version of X?
Second, airbag is separatet from steering wheel. It seems your car didn't come with the controls...
Third, do you have rear radio controls?
Lastly, check on back of radio and match wires with wire diagram
Bart
Second, airbag is separatet from steering wheel. It seems your car didn't come with the controls...
Third, do you have rear radio controls?
Lastly, check on back of radio and match wires with wire diagram
Bart
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Originally Posted by BAJI26
I would also like radio controls in the steering, I do have radio controls in the rear, so if I get a steering wheel from another X or Navigator it would work with the radio?!
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Well, not as simple as changing the steering wheel. You also need to change parts of the steering column. There is a slipring/contact for illuminating the controls and transfer them to the radio. You would need the dedicated harness AND a factory radio that has the feature. The rear controls are hardwired in and plug straight into the radio as a second plug. The steering wheel controls convey as a single wire (for my '04 X, this is PIN 14(LB/R) on second radio connector)
If no factory unit, there are interfaces available (PAC Electronics) that will reprogram the steering wheel input into headunit specific signals.
It is probably a lot of effort and unknowns to install this feature as a "factory upgrade". All depends whether the steering wheel slipring is present on all models or not, which I don't know.
May be easier to go aftermarket with a steering mounted wireless remote such as (just an example) http://www.nextag.com/Pioneer-CD-SR1...47/prices-html
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See some of my mods here: http://www.pbase.com/fastcar/ford_excursion_ltd_4wd_psd
If no factory unit, there are interfaces available (PAC Electronics) that will reprogram the steering wheel input into headunit specific signals.
It is probably a lot of effort and unknowns to install this feature as a "factory upgrade". All depends whether the steering wheel slipring is present on all models or not, which I don't know.
May be easier to go aftermarket with a steering mounted wireless remote such as (just an example) http://www.nextag.com/Pioneer-CD-SR1...47/prices-html
Bart
See some of my mods here: http://www.pbase.com/fastcar/ford_excursion_ltd_4wd_psd
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Who did the sun roof and what's the price? Do you have an idea where I can take it for someone to put the steering wheel swap to radio controls?
I'm planning on do my entertainment system like yours sometime next year. I like your truck!
I'm planning on do my entertainment system like yours sometime next year. I like your truck!
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Previouys owner had the sun/moonroof done as well as rear DVD player and headrest monitors/game console/wireless headphones. He told me it was over $5,000 for the above (in August of '04) and done by Custom Autotrim Design in St. Louis http://www.autotrimdesign.net/content.jsp?pageCode=ADMO
Don't know the cost of the sunroof alone. The brand is Webastia. well done and they have regional installers. They are the largest aftermarket sunroof producer. Here's link: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html
Hope this helps.
Bart
Don't know the cost of the sunroof alone. The brand is Webastia. well done and they have regional installers. They are the largest aftermarket sunroof producer. Here's link: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html
Hope this helps.
Bart
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Originally Posted by 4wdbeast
Previouys owner had the sun/moonroof done as well as rear DVD player and headrest monitors/game console/wireless headphones. He told me it was over $5,000 for the above (in August of '04) and done by Custom Autotrim Design in St. Louis http://www.autotrimdesign.net/content.jsp?pageCode=ADMO
Don't know the cost of the sunroof alone. The brand is Webastia. well done and they have regional installers. They are the largest aftermarket sunroof producer. Here's link: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html
Hope this helps.
Bart
Don't know the cost of the sunroof alone. The brand is Webastia. well done and they have regional installers. They are the largest aftermarket sunroof producer. Here's link: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_sunroofs.html
Hope this helps.
Bart
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Originally Posted by BAJI26
Man you got a good deal how much did you pay for the truck if you don't mind me asking?
Seems like 4wd psd Xs are acquiring a cult like following and the prices are reflecting it. After owning many SUVs I must say, I'm bonding with this one :-)
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i got this wheel from ebay brand new for $45. still had the plastic around it. its just to bad that my X doesnt have the auto climate control. and, i have an aftermarket radio. you wil ALSO have to rewire the cruise control. because the harness is different.
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Originally Posted by RACERX7775
i got this wheel from ebay brand new for $45. still had the plastic around it. its just to bad that my X doesnt have the auto climate control. and, i have an aftermarket radio. you wil ALSO have to rewire the cruise control. because the harness is different.
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