Radio Upgrade

[2004ChevyDmax]

I'm wanting to upgrade my radio in my 04', but I have the steering wheel mounted controls for the stock radio. My question is that will these controls still work with an aftermarket radio? I hate to put in a new radio and the controls on the steering wheel not work, I've grown accustomed to them.

Thanks in advance for the info.

 

[PhilsLB7]

Yes, if you get the extra interface between the steering wheel controls and the aftermarket radio. I have a friend that works at Crutchfield and he can point you in the right direction. Let me know if you would like his contact information.

 

[2004ChevyDmax]

That would be great. I would like to know what I need to get to make sure it works correctly.

Thanks again.

 

[lotsofmiles]

what you should do is swap steering wheels with me.

mine doesnt have the buttons. no need to bother with the extra parts

 

[bml2200]

Yes, you'll probably need either a PAC SWI-X or SWI-Jack depending on what radio you get.

 

[2004ChevyDmax]

I've been researching Crutchfield's website and noticed that some radios are made for the steering wheel controls and some are not. I will continue to check it out. Thanks for the info.

 

[2004ChevyDmax]

what you should do is swap steering wheels with me.

mine doesnt have the buttons. no need to bother with the extra parts

This is the first truck I have owned that had the controls in the steering wheel. They are really convenient. I use them more than I thought I would.