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Old 25-10-2011, 03:06 PM   #1
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Default Steering Wheel Control Wiring

Does anyone know what wires on the plug to the stereo are for the steering wheel controls?

I have a AU3 Fairmont with an aftermarket TFT Stereo and I want to hook up the steering wheel controls to it.
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Old 25-10-2011, 06:47 PM   #2
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you need an interface to interpret the signals . this is one suited to your needs http://www.thecat.net.au/home.htm you can't just hook wires up
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Old 25-10-2011, 07:19 PM   #3
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.............and sit down when you price one. they're not cheap.
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Old 26-10-2011, 08:03 PM   #4
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.............and sit down when you price one. they're not cheap.
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Old 27-10-2011, 10:19 AM   #5
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Default Re: Steering Wheel Control Wiring

Thanks guys, I have had a look, but not sure if it will work with my headunit, mine is the same as this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250574738...84.m1423.l2649
so it's kind of a generic brand, however allows for direct plug in with a 3.5mm Jack.
Does anyone know where you can buy these from as I've done a search and cant find them (or a price)
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Generally the units need to be able to receive a signal from a remote, and this is what the CAT unit grabs to 'talk to' the steering wheel controls.
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Old 27-10-2011, 11:08 AM   #7
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ok cool... well mine has a remote but also has the rear jack imput for the steering wheel...

I'll have to see if I can find one I guess.
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Old 27-10-2011, 01:24 PM   #8
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Does anyone know where you can buy these from as I've done a search and cant find them (or a price)
I bought a cat09 from JBHifi a few years ago @ $200. It was replaced under warranty with a Cat10 which at the time had a price sticker on it @ $240.

The Pac unit may be an option for you but as with the Cat you'd have to verify it's compatibility http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...-pac-swi-jack/
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Old 27-10-2011, 01:50 PM   #9
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I bought a cat09 from JBHifi a few years ago @ $200. It was replaced under warranty with a Cat10 which at the time had a price sticker on it @ $240.

The Pac unit may be an option for you but as with the Cat you'd have to verify it's compatibility http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...-pac-swi-jack/
Thanks Ronwest, i'll have an look and see if it will work.
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Old 28-10-2011, 05:08 AM   #10
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here it is http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stinger-C...item3cbcfc51bd
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