Adding radio buttons on steering wheel
New Member
Joined: 02-06-2008
Posts: 16
From: Florida
Only for Factory HU?
hey guys,
this is a really awesome mod...and everytime I read it and think about it, I really want to upgrade my HHR steering wheel too.
Only question I have is this: does this mod only work for factory radio headunit?
I will be installing an LCD mp3/DVD/CD aftermarket headunit and would like for the steering wheel controls too. Or would it no longer be plug and play for an aftermarket HU? I have an 06 non-pioneer HHR.
I eagerly await for your veteran-HHR wisdom. haha.
this is a really awesome mod...and everytime I read it and think about it, I really want to upgrade my HHR steering wheel too.
Only question I have is this: does this mod only work for factory radio headunit?
I will be installing an LCD mp3/DVD/CD aftermarket headunit and would like for the steering wheel controls too. Or would it no longer be plug and play for an aftermarket HU? I have an 06 non-pioneer HHR.
I eagerly await for your veteran-HHR wisdom. haha.
Senior Member
Joined: 12-14-2007
Posts: 2,964
From: Toronto ON Canada
Just ordered the switch, cover and sub. I added a note (which I hope they read) that I need raised buttons and silver cover. I hope it works with the base radio (no mp3).
Im hoping to put in the sub box and add my own amp and 10" woofer.
Anyone have hints on removing the interior around the sub?
Im hoping to put in the sub box and add my own amp and 10" woofer.
Anyone have hints on removing the interior around the sub?
Senior Member
Joined: 12-14-2007
Posts: 2,964
From: Toronto ON Canada
Argh. They just phoned me and said I cannot order the radio controls because they wont fit the vinyl steering wheel, only the leather wheel. I used a vin from a vehicle with my color combo and premium system.
Does it really make a difference? Has anyone here without the leather wheel added the radio controls? Mine is a 2008, not sure if that would make a difference.
Does it really make a difference? Has anyone here without the leather wheel added the radio controls? Mine is a 2008, not sure if that would make a difference.
Senior Member
Joined: 12-14-2007
Posts: 2,964
From: Toronto ON Canada
Ordered the same parts using a leather equipped vin, still no luck, I got this email:
Hi
As i explained on the phone, the steering wheel parts on your order are not correct for your car.
The radio control option was only offered on cars with a leather wrapped wheel.
This cover and switch will not work on your (non-leather) steering wheel...........
Furthermore, the wiring harness is not available seperately, it only comes as part of the (leather)steering wheel.
To do what you want to do, you will have to buy a leather wrapped wheel, some other parts and possibly a different airbag........and your column and dash may not have the required wiring to support the function.
As i explained on the phone, the steering wheel parts on your order are not correct for your car.
The radio control option was only offered on cars with a leather wrapped wheel.
This cover and switch will not work on your (non-leather) steering wheel...........
Furthermore, the wiring harness is not available seperately, it only comes as part of the (leather)steering wheel.
To do what you want to do, you will have to buy a leather wrapped wheel, some other parts and possibly a different airbag........and your column and dash may not have the required wiring to support the function.
Senior Member
Joined: 11-11-2007
Posts: 364
From: Sheboygan WI
Argh. They just phoned me and said I cannot order the radio controls because they wont fit the vinyl steering wheel, only the leather wheel. I used a vin from a vehicle with my color combo and premium system.
Does it really make a difference? Has anyone here without the leather wheel added the radio controls? Mine is a 2008, not sure if that would make a difference.
Does it really make a difference? Has anyone here without the leather wheel added the radio controls? Mine is a 2008, not sure if that would make a difference.
