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Tue 5 Jun 2007 20:51
aftermarket radio - wayne1980
hi all,
just trying to find out some info for a friend of mine. his missis bought him an aftermarket cd/radio, only thing is his steering wheel controls no longer work. is there any module boxes on the market that will enable him to use these controls? many thanks
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Tue 5 Jun 2007 22:06
aftermarket radio - Dynamic Dave
only thing is his steering wheel controls no longer work.


Can you give a mention of the stereo (eg, as a Sony adapter won't fit a Kenwood) & the car it's going in (eg, as the adapter may well be different for Vauxhall than one for a Ford).
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Wed 6 Jun 2007 16:27
aftermarket radio - wayne1980
DD,
i know the car is a vauxhall astra 02 plate. not sure on the system, might be a clarion will check for sure.
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Thu 7 Jun 2007 11:45
aftermarket radio - GregSwain
You can get kits from Halfords and some online retailers, which plug into the car's wiring loom, and convert it to operate your new stereo. Bought one for a Renault Clio with an aftermarket Sony stereo, and it was incredibly easy to fit and worked no probs. Think it was about £35 for both connectors (the Renault one and the Sony one, and the box that sits between them).
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Thu 7 Jun 2007 12:44
aftermarket radio - therob1984
www.caraudiodirect.co.uk <--- Only link you will need :)

You need 2 parts to allow you/your mate to use the steering controls

1: Adapter
2: Interface

~£40
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