need help installing a avic-n2 on a explorer w/ steering wheel controls

[red04x]

I just bought a 04 Ford Explorer Eddie bauer and has the controls on the steering wheel.

Now i want to install my avic-n2 i have but want to still be able to use the controls. Is that possible? If so what and how do i need to do it

I'm not a newbie to car audio but i am when it comes to making the steering wheel control work also.

Thanks in advance

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[red04x]

please i need help ASAP

I have my whole dash apart and want to get this done asap

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/prodGrid.asp?category=Steering%20Wheel%20Control%20Interfaces

The part number is PESWIPS. Detailed instructions are included.

 

[clubcar13 10+ year member]

hey i have the exact same car. 04 white explorer eddie bauer. Man this thing is a pain to find parts for. I am putting in an alpine radio, 1 kicker cvr 15", and a 1000 watt amp. But it had the factory sub and dvd player so i took the stock sub out and the dvd player cant work since i put in a new headunit. W.e. Do u have any pics of ur car?

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

Buy a $40 PAC SWIX interface

 

[red04x]

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/prodGrid.asp?category=Steering%20Wheel%20Control%20Interfaces
The part number is PESWIPS. Detailed instructions are included.

Thanks but it saids its for GMs will it work on my Ford

hey i have the exact same car. 04 white explorer eddie bauer. Man this thing is a pain to find parts for. I am putting in an alpine radio, 1 kicker cvr 15", and a 1000 watt amp. But it had the factory sub and dvd player so i took the stock sub out and the dvd player cant work since i put in a new headunit. W.e. Do u have any pics of ur car?

Nice! Mine is red w/ the goldish color on the bottom.

Don't have pics of it right now, i just picked up the truck and being a nut i already have it in parts lol:laugh:

I plan on putting 2 cvr 12s and a 1500 watt Kenwood amp all wired w/ 0 gauge. I bought everything before getting the truck but i forgot about the steering wheel control.

Only pics i have is when it was at the dealership i'll load them and post them in a sec

Buy a $40 PAC SWIX interface

so thats like a universal interface correct?

also whats the LED for?

Once again i'm a newbie when it comes to these interface, sorry for sounding so ignorant:*******:

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Thanks but it saids its for GMs will it work on my Ford

It retains factory controls of gms which isnt necessary for the fords. It will work on fords, I have installed many of them.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

The led is used when it is programmed to the vehicle.

 

[red04x]

It retains factory controls of gms which isnt necessary for the fords. It will work on fords, I have installed many of them.

Thanks alot bro:thumbcool:

I'm going to order it now and hopefully get it quickly

If its ok with you i'll contact you when i receive it, i know i'll probably have one or two question

clubcar13 here are some pics

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Thanks alot bro:thumbcool: I'm going to order it now and hopefully get it quickly

If its ok with you i'll contact you when i receive it, i know i'll probably have one or two question

No problem just shoot me a pm if you have any questions. They are pretty simple to install and if you go to the website listed in the instructions they should have a step by step installation walk through for your vehicle.

 

[red04x]

No problem just shoot me a pm if you have any questions. They are pretty simple to install and if you go to the website listed in the instructions they should have a step by step installation walk through for your vehicle.

Once again thanks.

Seem like there are alot of knowledge here on this forum, i am glad i found it

 

[clubcar13 10+ year member]

why do you want the steering wheel controls so bad? Is it because of the cruise control? Do you lose that when you upgrade the deck? OR do you use the volume controls alot?

 

[red04x]

I sure hope i don't loose the cruise control which i doubt, but the main reason for me wanting the controls is b/c i'm just use to having control of the radio on the steering wheel. In my previous truck i had bought the Pioneer control that wraps on to the steering wheel. I would add that to this truck but if i have the buttons available why not use them. Me personally i rather pay the $60 and get the interface.

BTW you have pics of your truck?

 

[clubcar13 10+ year member]

yea here are some pics man.