Adding Steering Wheel Controls?
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Racer
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Adding Steering Wheel Controls?
Hi Folks,
So I was looking at a gorgeous Jet stream Blue '08 'vert over the weekend. It is in amazing shape just like my '09 coupe. Although I love the car, I really don't want to go backwards a year for a few different reasons....the biggest issue is having to add a stereo deck back in that has Bluetooth. But even if I do that, I still won't have steering wheel controls. Does anyone know if all you need is the GM OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch? And if so, how difficult is that to hook up? Thanks!
So I was looking at a gorgeous Jet stream Blue '08 'vert over the weekend. It is in amazing shape just like my '09 coupe. Although I love the car, I really don't want to go backwards a year for a few different reasons....the biggest issue is having to add a stereo deck back in that has Bluetooth. But even if I do that, I still won't have steering wheel controls. Does anyone know if all you need is the GM OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch? And if so, how difficult is that to hook up? Thanks!
Racer
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There are a bunch of threads here and Youtube videos showing what/how to do it but the basics are, new wheel with controls, new clockspring, new harness from clock spring for column and an interface from stereo to harness. Plus I assume you will be adding in at least a back up camera and likely a front parking camera as well. I have heard the go to guy is double D mods.
Instructor
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Hi Folks,
So I was looking at a gorgeous Jet stream Blue '08 'vert over the weekend. It is in amazing shape just like my '09 coupe. Although I love the car, I really don't want to go backwards a year for a few different reasons....the biggest issue is having to add a stereo deck back in that has Bluetooth. But even if I do that, I still won't have steering wheel controls. Does anyone know if all you need is the GM OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch? And if so, how difficult is that to hook up? Thanks!
So I was looking at a gorgeous Jet stream Blue '08 'vert over the weekend. It is in amazing shape just like my '09 coupe. Although I love the car, I really don't want to go backwards a year for a few different reasons....the biggest issue is having to add a stereo deck back in that has Bluetooth. But even if I do that, I still won't have steering wheel controls. Does anyone know if all you need is the GM OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch? And if so, how difficult is that to hook up? Thanks!
Team Owner
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2008 3LT and 4LT models had steering wheel audio controls standard, along with the Bose radio.
If the one you're looking at is a 2LT, I don't know if it already has the necessary column harness for the wheel controls or if you would have to add it.
If the one you're looking at is a 2LT, I don't know if it already has the necessary column harness for the wheel controls or if you would have to add it.
Racer
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From: Marana, AZ
Sorry, I read 2006 (small phone, no glasses) when I responded. Easiest way to find out if you have what is necessary is to take your airbag off and look to see if your clock spring has a plug for steering wheel controls. I can not imagine they would make two different column harnesses and clock springs.
FYI there is a jet stream blue 09 w/ Z51 package for sale in Folsom with Steering Wheel controls, among other things.
FYI there is a jet stream blue 09 w/ Z51 package for sale in Folsom with Steering Wheel controls, among other things.
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And remember that if you were thinking of changing OEM radios to get Bluetooth, that C6 Bluetooth is in the OnStar module, not the radio ...
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Racer
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Sorry, I read 2006 (small phone, no glasses) when I responded. Easiest way to find out if you have what is necessary is to take your airbag off and look to see if your clock spring has a plug for steering wheel controls. I can not imagine they would make two different column harnesses and clock springs.
FYI there is a jet stream blue 09 w/ Z51 package for sale in Folsom with Steering Wheel controls, among other things.
FYI there is a jet stream blue 09 w/ Z51 package for sale in Folsom with Steering Wheel controls, among other things.
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Racer
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From: Sacramento California
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