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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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I have an 05 base convertible with no radio controls in the wheel. Are the connections there for the radio controls, if I were to swap the wheel for one with the buttons? I dont want to even think about it if its not already wired for it. Thanks!
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 05:18 PM
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Keeper, the 05 is not wired for the radio controls. It has been done though so maybe someone else can chime in.
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it's been done and there is a write-up somewhere on here. it involves swapping clock springs and a couple of wiring harnesses.
I swapped mine but didn't swap the harnesses so no steering wheel controls for me.
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Originally Posted by tennblkc6
it's been done and there is a write-up somewhere on here. it involves swapping clock springs and a couple of wiring harnesses.
I swapped mine but didn't swap the harnesses so no steering wheel controls for me.
Not saying that it is not possible, but the 05 steering wheel is also physically different than the SW's in 06 and newer.

Maybe someone will chime in with more info.

You could also search in the General and Technical sections...lots of threads on this subject.
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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You need to switch to an '07 steering column harness, an '07+ clock spring and an '07+ steering wheel.

Here's the DIY if interested:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-finished.html
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