How to install a steering wheel audio control adapter?
A common problem you face when installing a new car stereo is that you lose the audio controls on the steering wheel. Watch this video to see what’s involved in installing an adapter to keep the full functionality and convenience of your steering wheel audio controls. Learn more at http://www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVcz04…
Can a steering wheel hook up to an aftermarket radio?
This subject is a little complicated, but the basic answer is that, no, you can’t connect steering wheel audio controls to an aftermarket radio without an adapter. What Are Key 1 and Key 2 wires?
What should I do if my steering wheel does not work?
8) Make sure the steering wheel control buttons function correctly in the vehicle and enjoy your radio. So what if the led does not light up solid red? Check out troubleshooting section below.
How do you turn on the steering wheel?
1) Connect the Black wire of the ASWC (pin 6) to ground. You may use the same grounding point as the aftermarket radio. 2) Connect the Red wire of the ASWC (pin 12) to a 12 volt accessory wire, one that turns on and off with the ignition key.
How to hook up steering wheel control to aftermarket radio?
Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire of the connector. … For all other radios: Connect the 3.5mm jack into the jack on the aftermarket radio designated for an external steering wheel control interface.
What do you do when your steering wheel stops working?
The mute and seek buttons quit working but the power and volume buttons worked for about another week and now none of them work. All the cruise control buttons and rockers still work perfectly. I don’t know enough about wiring to know where to start looking.
What kind of wire is used for steering wheel controls?
SWC Interface Wiring There are two wires used for steering wheel controls. Each interface (either stand-alone or as part of a multi-function product) has one blue/yellow wire and one black wire with a stereo-type 3.5mm plug. Both wires accomplish the same purpose: transfering the SWC signals to the radio.
Where can I buy Bluetooth steering wheel controls?
Unless things have changed drastically from my 07 to your 11, the steering wheel controls are not operated via bluetooth and can be bought from Courtesy Parts for ~$75.