4th gen head unit w/GPS, etc -- Will Steering controls work?

[Lee]

Hey all

I'm looking at the 500-800 dollar range of head units, some pioneers, some kenwoods, and an alpine. I want GPS, sat radio, ipod integration, etc.

My question is, how do I ensure the steering wheel controls will still work, at the very least for volume?

[reggie 00]

Like this?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DNX6140/Kenwood-DNX6140.html?tp=20212

Yes steering wheel controls doable

"compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)"
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SWIJACK/PAC-SWI-JACK.html?tp=3405

I don't always buy there, but Crutchfield has a lot of info available

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-aNbiHYcZoz4/app/car/mycar.aspx

[Lee]

yeah i use crutchfield for their info, never buy though bc theyre expensive!

Thanks I totally missed the adapter line... I want one like the unit you posted but probably a lower price bracket :)

[Lee]

ended up with this one + adapter for 350 bucks less than crutchfield wouldve charged!

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2008/105/h105KWNX700-x.jpeg

i was a little unsure of jvc but it gets great reviews everywhere you look so i took a chance.