replacing the headunit

[LVMarauder]

Im about to buy a Sony CDX-800 and want to know what i need to keep the steering wheel controls working.

[ntrcptr]

Just wondering...why the sony piece?

[dwasson]

Im about to buy a Sony CDX-800 and want to know what i need to keep the steering wheel controls working.

Yeah, what he said.

[joflewbyu2]

I used the PAC SWIX to keep them. I got it from www.crutchfield.com (http://www.crutchfield.com)

[rookie1]

yep, here's some info:

http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm

cheapest i've sen it:

http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/UNIVERSAL_STEERING_WHEEL_CONTR OL_BY_PAC_SWIX_p_597.html

While not overly difficult, I wouldn't recommend this to a novice installer. Installation of this product can be painful or go easy.

[LVMarauder]

It is a sweet looking unit, it has all the specs I want and it was that awsome black panel that will blend seemlessly ( i hope) with the dash. If you have any other suggestions I would be more than happy to hear them.

"The CDX-M800 CD receiver upgrades Sony's Active Black Panel to an exciting full-motion fluorescent display with high-resolution graphics and screensavers! Open the faceplate, and the inner panel features a smaller LED display and soft-touch controls. Close the faceplate, and use the wireless remote to control the receiver when viewing the extra-large display. When you power down, the Active Black Panel does double-duty by disguising the receiver as a featureless panel in your dash. If your car has speakers low in the door, you'll appreciate the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer. It raises the stereo image off the floor, making your music sound more robust and exciting. No matter where your speakers are, Sony's 4-way high power will give them the juice they need to make your tunes come to life! Fine tune the sound with the seven preset curves and 7-band equalizer of EQ7.

Manufacturer Sku: CDXM800
Brand: Sony
Model: CDX-M800
Changer Control: Yes
AM Presets: (what's this?) 12
FM Presets: (what's this?) 18
CD Frequency Response: (what's this?) 10 Hz to 20 KHz
CD Text: (what's this?) Yes
Disc Naming: Yes
Remote Control: (what's this?) Yes
BizRate Product ID: 7386748
Output Power
Peak Output: (what's this?) 208 Watts
RMS Power Output: 73 Watts


this alone will increase my pimp factor by 2 or 3, Im also getting Pioneer TS A-6870R i heard these in a freinds car yesterday and they sound GREAT! I already got the wiring harnesses ordered and a replacemnt sub. All of that for only 153!

[ntrcptr]

i have a really good hook up at a local stereo shop here in Vegas. If you need anything let me know.