to the radio harness

u can get adapters for aftermarket head units

search Axxess they are better than the PAC brand

 

My truck didn't come with steering wheel controls, so I'm wondering if I could add them for the radio controls, I already know that, for me at least, it's impossible to add AC/Heater controls

 

Ahh so you want to know if the harness is there on a truck without the wheel controls that I don't know

I do use the heck out of those controls on mine

I had a pioneer and it had an add on remote for the steering wheel it was a thumb controlled remote

wonder if Avic has one ?

 

Yeah, I've seen the wheel mounted remote. I'd rather have the wheel controls. I'm somebody's done this.

 

I would feel goofy adding the steering wheel that has all the HVAC options and not be able to use em or were you doing something else

well if you decide to go with the add on unit Trust Me it will become second nature in no time

 

Well, the way it is right now, you can't tell my truck has an aftermarket radio. With the wheel mounted remote it's a dead giveaway.

I need to find a wiring diagram for the 05+ trucks. Looks like I'm off to scour 12volt.com

 

Ya know the radio harness only has 1 wire for the controls

so if you have it in the harness then Maybe you have a chance of it being as easy as slapping the wheel on and doing the adapter ?

http://contentdocs.installernet.com/documents/vehicle/10908.pdf

 

I have the full electronic manual but it's a PITA to read

I doubt 12volt will have anything besides their basic info

good luck

 

Yeah, it was basic info over there. I need an actual schematic.

 

Any further luck on this?

 

Steering wheel controls send individual resistance to the radio head unit depending on which button is pushed. On my 2006, it is pin 18 in the radio plug. Some newer aftermarket headunits have a learning mode that allows you to assign commands to each button and doesnt require an adapter. You probably have a blank spot on the radio plug where you could add this in if you updated the steering wheel to a later model unit.

 

Rossterman, Thanks for the info! I am putting an aftermarket Pioneer HU in the truck. I guess my question then would be does the steering wheel that has the Audio controls have A) a different clock spring than mine that just has cruise? and B) is there a harness that goes from the wheel to the new HU?

 

Subscribing for more info. I also would like to upgrade my steering wheel for one that has audio controls if there are harness connections for a relatively seamless install. This is in preparation for upgrading the head unit from the stocker as well.

 

Not sure on the clock spring. You might try checking part numbers to see if different between vehicles with and without controls. My guess is they are the same as the wiring harnesses are common and plugs exist in the dash for things like SOTF, back up sensors, etc, even if truck came without these options.

You might first check to see if there is a wire present in position 18 on the radio plug. If so, Id guess the wiring is in place already

 

Horry Chit this is an old thread.

@fordsvtparts?

My thoughts as well. I'd think many of the trucks would be missing some of the wiring in the wheel and/or the clock spring.

 

Horry Chit this is an old thread.
@fordsvtparts?

 

Horry Chit this is an old thread.

@fordsvtparts?

Not really look at the postings near the end.....hopefully this latest info will help someone.