Excursion steering wheel radio controls - Diesel Forum

Hoseman292 · 09-11-2005, 12:48 AM

I've considered upgrading the factory stereo in my '02 Excursion. I was interested in replacing it with the Pyle PLDTVN65.
http://akamai.edeal.com/images/catal.../img634110.jpg

My chief concern is that its possible that I would loose the steering wheel pushbuttons which controls the volume and advances the CD audio tracks. Is there a modification available that would make these functions work with the upgraded system?

Thanks in advance,

Tim

200Proof · 09-11-2005, 01:40 AM

Yes, as long as the headunit has a infared remote you can use the PAC SWI-X steering wheel interface:

http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm

I'm upgrading my factory headunit next week to the Eclipse AVN5495 & will be using the SWI-X. You also don't lose the steering wheel A/C functions if your truck has them.

actiondcpd · 09-12-2005, 06:53 PM

I have replaced my factory headunit long ago and have been using the SWI-X and it works great. I have an alpine so you don't even need the IR port. It just plugs into the back of the receiver. The only complaint I have with the system is there is a slight delay. You get used to it and it works great. I would hate to lose the controls. The SWI-X is worth the money for sure.