Using Steering wheel button(s) as a switch?
#1
Using Steering wheel button(s) as a switch?
Could I rewire my steering wheel buttons to do things like nitrous activation and purge? I don't see any reason why not...but I have never heard of anyone who has done it so I think there must be some reason.
#3
Re: Steering wheel button for nitrous purge?
Originally Posted by Injuneer
A "search" on the correct forum (N2O Tech) would have turned up this thread:
http://64.65.63.61/forums/showthread.php?t=428528
http://64.65.63.61/forums/showthread.php?t=428528
#4
Re: Steering wheel button for nitrous purge?
I assume your thinking about the stereo control buttons. A good idea in theory, but won't work without a lot of work and an electrical engenering degree.
All those functions are controlled by like 2-3 wires. The stereo has a small processor to break the signal down and deternime the correct function.
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All those functions are controlled by like 2-3 wires. The stereo has a small processor to break the signal down and deternime the correct function.
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#6
Re: Steering wheel button for nitrous purge?
Yeah, but I want to keep the airbag.
I really don't see why it would be so hard...each button must need a wire going to it...why can't those wires just be tapped into?
I really don't see why it would be so hard...each button must need a wire going to it...why can't those wires just be tapped into?
#7
Re: Steering wheel button for nitrous purge?
Originally Posted by TA-Body
Yeah, but I want to keep the airbag.
I really don't see why it would be so hard...each button must need a wire going to it...why can't those wires just be tapped into?
I really don't see why it would be so hard...each button must need a wire going to it...why can't those wires just be tapped into?
#9
Re: Steering wheel button for nitrous purge?
Originally Posted by FastLt1
2 buttons + 2 wires =
#12
Re: Using Steering wheel button(s) as a switch?
As pointed out above, the F-body steering wheel controls are not simple switches that you can wire stuff up to. There is a company that makes a box to interface to them though and provides various outputs. The name escapes me, but I seem to remember reading about it on ws6.com or somewhere in the past. In fact, I think Keith Locklier either developed it or tested it???
#13
Re: Using Steering wheel button(s) as a switch?
Originally Posted by BlownF1
As pointed out above, the F-body steering wheel controls are not simple switches that you can wire stuff up to. There is a company that makes a box to interface to them though and provides various outputs. The name escapes me, but I seem to remember reading about it on ws6.com or somewhere in the past. In fact, I think Keith Locklier either developed it or tested it???
#14
Re: Using Steering wheel button(s) as a switch?
Try emailing PAC or checking their webpage (http://www.pac-audio.com/)...they make interfaces for the steering wheel controls to work with aftermarket stereos, they could probably turn you on to what you need, or perhaps a way for using one of theirs?? One of their guys is in the Southern California F-body club and might be able to help you.
In fact, I'll send him a link to this thread...
In fact, I'll send him a link to this thread...
Last edited by BlownF1; 02-15-2006 at 10:47 AM.