[Shotimes] Redundant radio control

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Carl:
 I used a Soundgate unit. I see now they have upgraded and expanded this
adapter to include Pioneer and Sony HU's. The new model is FRDSW2. I have
the older FRDSW1. Here is the web site. They have units for other makes too.
http://www.soundgate.com/products/remote-audio/ford.htm

PIE also is in the converter business and seems to be OK. I have never used
any of their products.
http://www.pie.net/apguides.htm
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> Are adapters for those buttons normally available for aftermarket HUs?  A
friend of mine with a 97
> Pontiac Gran Prix just got himself a new HU and lost the use of his
steering wheel radio buttons.
> Not really a big deal but if they can be made to work that would be ideal.
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 1992 Ultra Red Crimson
>
> Kevin & Cheryl Airth said:
> > Frank:
> >  That's a great idea! I have seen several different write ups and have
tried
> > several different types of fixes myself. I have an adapter to allow the
> > remote buttons to work my Sony ES head unit. But the logic seems to get
lost
> > or screwed up at different times. I thought it was the remote buttons
fault
> > but after buying a new one ($65!) with no change. Even had the adapter
> > changed out under warrantee with no change. After my fixes they usually
work
> > fine for a short while. The volume control seems to stay working no
matter
> > what? But the seek is the worst and then sometimes the memory button
does
> > not work also. For awhile I was pretty sure the problems were heat
related
> > but don't know? I am STILL looking for the correct bulb for this. Please
> > post to the list if you find it or a substitute.