What kind of steering control do I need for a Saab 9-5?
Steering control interface for Saab 9-5 cars 1997-2006 with automatic gears. NOTE: An additional patch lead is required for the steering controls depending on the make of radio being fitted. Steering control interface for Saab 9-5 cars 2006-2010 with original fit Denso navigation head units.
Can a Saab radio hook up to a steering wheel?
Saab Car Audio Steering wheel interface allowing use of original buttons with a new aftermaket head-unit. Use with Saab cars with GM LAN bus connectors behind the radio. A head-unit specific patch lead is needed for this item to work. Specific patch cable to connect a Unican interface to the the jack SWC socket on the back of the head-unit.
How are the switches on a Saab 9-5 connected?
The switches are connected to SID which reads their positions and sends information to the main unit via the bus. All control modules in the Saab 9-5 are connected to the bus with the exception of ABS and SRS. For cars with Traction Control, the TC/ABS control module is connected to the bus.
Can a PAC SWI-PS be installed on a Saab 9-5?
This tutorial describes on how to install the PAC SWI-PS steering wheel controls adapter. This worked fine on my car with manual transmission but there are some issues in using this adapter and the paddle shifters with an automatic transmission. In a Saab 9-5 with automatic transmission, it is recommended to use the PAC SWI-RC.
The switches are connected to SID which reads their positions and sends information to the main unit via the bus. All control modules in the Saab 9-5 are connected to the bus with the exception of ABS and SRS. For cars with Traction Control, the TC/ABS control module is connected to the bus.
Where is the band button on a Saab audio system?
Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. After START VOL appears, release the BAND button. Select ON or OFF using the VOL control. Wait 10 seconds or press one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. RADIO or BAND, to save the new default setting.
This tutorial describes on how to install the PAC SWI-PS steering wheel controls adapter. This worked fine on my car with manual transmission but there are some issues in using this adapter and the paddle shifters with an automatic transmission. In a Saab 9-5 with automatic transmission, it is recommended to use the PAC SWI-RC.
What kind of head unit do I need for a Saab 9-5?
In a Saab 9-5 with automatic transmission, it is recommended to use the PAC SWI-RC. Find more information in this thread here: link Replacing the Kenwood OEM Navigation from Saab with an aftermarket head unit requires different instructions.