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Miguel
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2004
02:24:26
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I am thinking about putting in the thunderforms in the truck, but I also want to put in a new deck, and I have the audio controls on the steering wheel.
Is there a special hookup to the stock cd/cassete deck that only works for the stock deck? I don't want to lose my steering wheel audio controls at all, even if that means keeping the stock deck. Any help would be appreciated.
2001 Dakota Cab Plus SLT 4X4 4.7 V8
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Jim Z
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1/23/2004
08:22:25
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"Is there a special hookup to the stock cd/cassete deck that only works for the stock deck?"
Yep. the steering wheel controls talk to the radio over the vehicle bus (I think 2001s use CCD bus), and no aftermarket head unit directly supports it. There are adapters out there that will translate the steering wheel control inputs to something the aftermarket radio will understand. I think Soundgate makes quite a few.
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2004
12:36:13
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You have to buy a unit that taps into the steering column wires and converts the signal to IR. This unit sends the command to your new head unit by way of a IR remote. Here is the cheapest I have found it.
http://www.audiooutfitter.com/cgi-bin/store/SWI-X.html?id=qjSNdz3L
Ted
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Miguel
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2004
23:08:59
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Hey, I appreciate all the help guys. I will check out the adapters, do any of you guys have the steering controls and had to get the adapters? thanks again for the help.
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Mig
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2004
23:18:52
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So if I get this adapter, will the tap to the steering wheel controls be already hooked up to the stock deck? and I'm guessing I have to find a deck that has an IR input coming from the adapter into the deck? and last, this sounds like a dumb question, but I have no experience in installation, but where does the adapter go? I'm guessing there's room for it behind the deck area or something. Thanks again for the help.
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jay
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2004
19:35:56
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does anyone have the steering wheel controls working with a non stock deck? any feedback on the installation
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2004
19:59:25
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Check out this link....
http://www.dodgeboy.net/durango/stereo/pacswix.htm
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Miguel
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2004
01:50:09
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Nice installation of the SWI-x bro, you got a pretty cool website too, had to add it to my favorite dakota sites. Good work man, the installation is detailed enough that it takes the intimidation factor down to 10%....good info.
you guys should check out his site
http://www.dodgeboy.net
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2004
18:54:22
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It is not my site, just one that I found trying to answer the same questions for myself.
Ted
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2004
01:14:03
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Good find, the installation is pretty detailed...
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Joseph_34
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2004
01:16:56
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I've been thinking about getting a new cd player that plays mp3's too. I'm wondering if they will install the SWI-X adapter for my steering wheel controls at the local Cartoys, or Magnolia Hi-Fi, anyone know? I don't have the time to be messing with this and I don't want to mess up anything. Any advice for a non-do-it-yourselfer? good thread though.
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Daniel
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1/29/2004
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I have the SWI-X in my dakota. I did about the same installation as dodgeboy.net. The only real difference with mine was the wires were not long enought to do what is shown on that site. I had to splice in some extra wire to get the length I needed to mount it in the overhead console. It wasn't hard, only 2 wires. Other than that, my install was the same as dodgeboy so you can follow it for directions if you need. It is accurate.
The unit works great, but is not quite as responsive as the factory controls. You can't just tap the buttons. You have to push them down solid to get it to send the signal. It is not a very big complaint, and was well worth it to have my steering wheel controls working again.
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