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Old 04-04-2010 | 08:57 PM
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Was this ever offered as an option for the 2003 models? I have the regular steering wheel with just the cruise buttons on it but was looking to see if it is possible to get a wheel that had the radio controls on it as well. I dont know if the wiring would be there for it or not, any ideas?
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 07:29 AM
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Ive got my steering wheel on my 04 with controls that I no longer use because I have swapped out to an aftermarket HU. But the controls alone will not help you unless you have all of the wiring harness.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 08:28 AM
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Yeah, my '03 has radio controls.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 11:55 AM
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as does my 02
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 12:06 PM
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just a heads up, the swi-jack sucks. You have to hold the button down on the steering wheel and then the volume jumps by like 10 by the time it starts and then you can release it.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:58 PM
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Very much so, usually standard on SLT's and Laramie's.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 04:15 PM
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came on my 02 sport. didnt like them and swapped in aftermarket h/u
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 04:32 PM
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on my 02 as well, but dont work with my aftermarket HU
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 04:42 PM
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i think alpine make h/u's that work with stock radio controls
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 05:02 PM
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Yea, don't forget to check the BACK SIDE of the steering wheel.
I wasn't used to looking back there and didn't realize I even had them.

You have the cruise on the front and the sound on the back.
 


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