Does this unit allow you to still use BOTH the factory steering wheel controls for the radio but ALSO for the factory Bluetooth handsfree controls?
643061
No. You lose the factory Bluetooth hands-free controls. The Bluetooth functionality of the unit is below the OEM standard; disappointing. The only steering wheel controls that work with this unit are the channel change, volume control and Mode change.
643062
Hi there bought this unit couple of months ago. It leta you use the steering wheel controla for radio but no the bluetooth controls. My car is an fj cruiser
643063
It sure does work with factory steering wheel controls. You will have set it up in settings menu. It also is compatible with Bluetooth . You can link your phone to the radio system.
643064
The Bluetooth connects to the phone as soon as you get in the car. (I don't have a BLUETOOTH button on my steering wheel) You have to click "Answer" on the screen when a call comes in As far as the steering wheel controls. In the SET UP menu there is a STEERING WHEEL CONTROL that you several different code options/configuration. It took me a few minutes to find the right one and they all work.
643065
I do not have the bluetooth control on my FJ steering wheel but in order to get my volume / channel up and down to work I had to go into the set up menu in the stereo and select a unit number for my FJ to get it to work. Not sure if there is a unit number for bluetooth for hands free on the steering wheel ? also I have had complaints from people that I call on the stereo's blue tooth about it sounding distorted and that could be the portable mic for the unit.
643066
It works fine with the Steering wheel controls. I have a FJ cruiser and my sub Wolfer is not working with it. Not sure if it was in installation or stereo does not support it.
1549800
In order for any aftermarket radio to work with steering wheel controls you have to use an integration kit. You lose all functions of it as soon as you take your factory radio out.
1154304
I doubt it, I've only used the iPod interface so far and I have both steering wheel and on screen controls in my vehicle. The only thing that works correctly is the volume button. Every time I turn off the car I need to disconnect my iPod and reconnect it, to get it working back to where it was when I turned the car off. The installer I used told me these only work about 25% of the time, and rarely work as advertised. He was spot on with mine, it works to get sound out, but that's about it. I would look at other options, the only reason I didn't return this is that I paid to have it installed. I doubt it, I've only used the iPod interface so far and I have both steering wheel and on screen controls in my vehicle. The only thing that works correctly is the volume button. Every time I turn off the car I need to disconnect my iPod and reconnect it, to get it working back to where it was when I turned the car off. The installer I used told me these only work about 25% of the time, and rarely work as advertised. He was spot on with mine, it works to get sound out, but that's about it. I would look at other options, the only reason I didn't return this is that I paid to have it installed.
1979734
My ride is a 2013 Toyota Sienna van (a barebone base model). It does not have the steering control. I bought this Bluetooth kit last October and have it installed myself. The procedure was pretty straightforward. The kit comes with a stock toggle switch, and the switch controls the volume and answer/end functions.
104726
I do not have the controls myself but it has the settings for it. So I will say yes because they dedicated an entire spot to set up your steering wheel buttons. Great head unitand easy to install too.
70558
Were you able to find out if it comes with the steering wheel control interface?
94052
John, the radio in question is a very poor quality radio. It wont hold the stations that you are tuned to. It drifts and has really poor overall quality with audio and overall construction. I installed it in a tractor. I am ready to jank it out and throw it in the garbage where it belongs. By yourself something better and no; it is not compatible with any steering wheel controls.
315836
No you should still be able to switch back to sat radio. And use the bluetooth. That's how it work with my infiniti. .
643271
I don't know. I didnt particularly like this model of handsfree, I found another one with an adjustable "belt" that wraps around steering wheel, it's much better. I'm sorry i don't know the name of it off hand
167
I only use the up/down controls on my steering wheel to select music on my Iphone. So I only go forward or backward through the playlist that I selected using my Iphone. It odes show the songs, artist,etc.. I have used the controls on the radio to select various options but it is complicated and I would not do that if I was driving. I usually select a playlist on my Iphone, then start a song in that playlist. Then I select SAT and IPOD Bluetooth on my stereo either using the buttons on my stereo or the source button on my steering wheel. There are menus you can download off the internet that compliment the original user guide. The Isimple I use is in a 2009 LEXUS RX350. Bye the way, I have a new Toyota Camry that has built in Bluetooth. It doesn't do much more than the Isimple.
1586820
No, this only lets you replace the stereo in the car. There is another module you need to buy to interface with the steering wheel controls. I have utter disgust for car manufacturers after the radio died in my car and I found out I had to buy $200 dollars worth of electronics just to install a $100 radio.
291630
No, you just install this behind the factory stereo. The bluetooth functionality is accessible by selecting the "CD" setting twice, and song skipping functionality works with the controls on the stereo or steering wheel.
585571
Jose, I bought this unit about 2 years ago for my 2006 GMC Yukon. I do have steering wheel control but if I remember correctly I had to buy some type of adaptor. Hope this helps
252006
I believe so using the small menu and set buttons on top of the radio you can adjust several functions with steering and throttle outputs. I would google the set up instruction for the controller I should show you how to set up and adjust the steering.
1819154
Unfortunately No, you'll need to buy (RP4-CH11) Radio Replacement Interface With Built In Pre-Programmed Steering Wheel Control Retention and Navigation Outputs. You may check www.pac-audio.com, but make sure to buy it from Amazon, because you may find cheaper deals. Good Luck.
244223
Yes I bought the two items together. Since installing it I rarely use the Bluetooth feature as I find people have difficulty hearing me. When using the Bluetooth mode iPod plays in auxilliary mode if selected, you have to control iPod from the iPod.
1725192
No. My truck doesnt have steering wheel controls and bluetooth works fine without it. I cannot speak to any detail about steering wheel controls or connections.