Steering Wheel Controls with a Clarion Headunit

freeride1685 · 11-15-2007, 03:44 PM

I plan on installing a Clarion DRZ9255 in place of the factory source and i want to retain my steering wheel controls.

i was searching on www.pac-audio.com and found the SWI-X universal control, but was recommended by the individual at Clarion to use the SWI-JACK module instead.

i guess my main concern is it stated on pac that the known models of BMW that will NOT work with their modules are ones that use a steering wheel control wire that runs at 5v. i just called the dealership to find out and i might as well have been speaking Arabic.

does anyone have experience installing a Clarion HU into a 2005 E46 sedan while trying to retain the SWI???

thanks

Jason@BavSound · 11-15-2007, 03:46 PM

I know for certain that the SWI-X will work in the car. I can't speak for the other piece, but if you want confirmation, contact an authorized Clarion dealer in your town and the installers there should be able to confirm for you.

Cruzer03 · 11-15-2007, 03:53 PM

Interesting...

11-15-2007, 03:44 PM	#1
freeride1685 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florence, MA Posts: 75 My Ride: 2005 Imola Red 330i View My Garage	Steering Wheel Controls with a Clarion Headunit I plan on installing a Clarion DRZ9255 in place of the factory source and i want to retain my steering wheel controls. i was searching on www.pac-audio.com and found the SWI-X universal control, but was recommended by the individual at Clarion to use the SWI-JACK module instead. i guess my main concern is it stated on pac that the known models of BMW that will NOT work with their modules are ones that use a steering wheel control wire that runs at 5v. i just called the dealership to find out and i might as well have been speaking Arabic. does anyone have experience installing a Clarion HU into a 2005 E46 sedan while trying to retain the SWI??? thanks __________________ Buy my Car Audio Stuff: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ad.php?t=36577

11-15-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
Jason@BavSound Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 185 My Ride: Cars/Trucks/Bikes View My Garage	I know for certain that the SWI-X will work in the car. I can't speak for the other piece, but if you want confirmation, contact an authorized Clarion dealer in your town and the installers there should be able to confirm for you. __________________ Jason W. Seaver \| Bavarian Soundwerks i: www.bavariansoundwerks.com e: jws@bavariansoundwerks.com p: 678.388.9538

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11-15-2007, 03:53 PM	#3
Cruzer03 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 1,106 My Ride: 03.5 M3 JB/IR 11.5M3 View My Garage	Interesting...