just got a new pioneer hu installed.. 1 question..

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Dec 29, 2005 | 02:16 PM

Jarrod123

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just got a new pioneer hu installed.. 1 question..

should the steering wheel controls still work? it's just a pioneer radio that also has the ipod hook up. i was just wondering if my install guy was lazy or if he did everything right. thanks!

Dec 29, 2005 | 02:22 PM

SCI_TC_GUY

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I think it would take a special adapter or special unit to get the wheel controls to work again.... probably have to buy a seperate aparatus that will allow the controls to hook into the aftermarket HU

Dec 29, 2005 | 03:24 PM

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^^^you are right i think its part # pac SWIX-1 or something. PAC makes it and it works really well.

Dec 29, 2005 | 03:49 PM

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right on.....that's how it is with most vehicles with S/W controls...didn't know for sure about the tC though

Dec 29, 2005 | 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Harmonic_tC

^^^you are right i think its part # pac SWIX-1 or something. PAC makes it and it works really well.

would i order that through toyota or somewhere else? hopefully it wont cost much to have this installed.

Dec 29, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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You can get the SWIX at a car stereo shop or order it online. It's expensive, IMO, (70 bucks retail), but it does the job. I would save a few bucks and do it yourself, as the install is very easy.