a fnky question.

[Fondy]

I am upgrading to the 6 disc/MP3 stock radio. (the one with the tape deck)

my question is,

with the steering wheel controls. would the wire be there (because I dont have the buttons) and if they are could I just simply add them now that I will have the better radio?

thanks
Matt

[Fondy]

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no answer?

anyone?

[Nuclearjack]

I dont know if this helps any but reading the service manual I found

The Steering Control Module (SCM) communicates via the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) serial data bus. This is
an ultra-low voltage serial data bus that allows the following components to communicate with the Controller Area

Network (CAN) B and C data buses.
Steering Wheel Switches
Horn
Speed Control Switch
Multi-function Switch
Tilt/Telescoping Switch (if equipped)
Steering Angle Sensor (if equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Steering Control Module (SCM)

which means to be that YES the wire is there as its all in one, but that is strictly based on what I have posted here.

[Fondy]

that sounds promising, now I gotta figure out how to put some in. LOL

[apanda]

I would like to know, too about the wiring. My husband wants install the controls on his Charger's the wheel as well. And I am sure if it is simple enough I would install them on my Maggie.

[Fondy]

if I get time tonight after work I am going to see how hard it is to pop the peices out and look for wires. I will let you know how it goes.

[Nuclearjack]

If you can change the subject of the post maybe you can get better information? Try something like "Is it possaible to add radio switches to my steering wheel" maybe?

It seems that there is a connection from the steering wheel to the radio so the next question is if you add the switches is the connection right there or is it further down the column? I have no idea.

here is the service manaul info on removing the switches..... The fact that you have to remove the airbag would be enough to scare me off

REMOVAL
NOTE: A battery reconnect procedure must be performedanytime the battery has been disconnected.(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERYSYSTEM STANDARD PROCEDURE).
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the driver airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
3. Using a trim stick, gently pry switch from steering
wheel at locations shown.
4. Disconnect electrical connector.
5. Remove switch from steering wheel.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: A battery reconnect procedure must be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM STANDARD PROCEDURE).
1. Connect electrical harness connector to switch.
2. Position switch and press into place.
3. Install the driver airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
4. Connect battery negative cable.

[Fondy]

If you can change the subject of the post maybe you can get better information? Try something like "Is it possaible to add radio switches to my steering wheel" maybe?

well what I was getting at before was 35 people viewed and read the thread and no answer. I just put it up there for fnky cause he has helped me in the past and had quick response time.

thanks again for the help. I dont like messin with the air bag either.

[fnkychkn]

the steering wheel switches are a LIN bus slave to the SCM (steering column module/LIN bus master). the SCM actually broadcasts requests over the CAN bus to the radio. not sure but the SCM may be different with/without EVIC. vehicle configuration file would definitely be different and that may be the stumbling block of your plan to retrofit.

[Fondy]

yeah this is all sounding like its not gonna happen. LOL to much work, I am happy to have the 6 disc radio now, but I lost the use of my PAC adaptor..... GRRRRRR