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vodkalush
09-12-2006, 12:10 AM
Does anyone know if there are steering wheel audio controls aval. for the 07 sedan?
ChinoCharles
09-12-2006, 01:10 PM
Sure aren't. That would be a cool mod, though.

420th post. :thumbsup: :smoking:
johnnyfive
09-12-2006, 01:58 PM
i think they might have them in australia? belive i remeber seeing them in someones car on some forum...
Boo
09-12-2006, 02:41 PM
I believe that require a new air bags too.. since the center piece of our USDM steering wheel is bigger than the one with stereo control.
If airbags involve, that means it will cost you lots of $$$$.
mikeukrainetz
09-12-2006, 04:09 PM
Its euro or something like that, if you get the whole wheel get the airbag with it and pay the extra shipping.
vodkalush
09-12-2006, 10:47 PM
ummm thats what i figured... i was hoping for an thrid party add-on...

oh well i'll try googling again..
mikeukrainetz
09-13-2006, 12:34 AM
What about finding a year or two old wrecked toyota with the controls and swap out the wheels?
vodkalush
09-13-2006, 07:48 AM
What about finding a year or two old wrecked toyota with the controls and swap out the wheels?

Thats what I was thinking... I read some place that toyota uses all the same wiring for their steros from like 87-present (Except higher end models)... is that true?

since there arent any 1-2yr old yaris's in the US; well atleast my area...
W.A.S.P
09-13-2006, 09:12 AM
The only one aftermarket I have seen is designed for Pioneer radios. If you are planning to upgrade your sound system in the near future this might be a good alternative for you.
ChinoCharles
09-13-2006, 12:31 PM
That thing is like a fanny pack for your car... tacky as hell.
mikeukrainetz
09-13-2006, 12:51 PM
from what ive seen toyota used the same from 2000 up, try finding a Matrix or something like it with the audio controls. The wheels should have the same bolt pattern.
SimmZ
09-13-2006, 12:57 PM
Blaupunkt (a great German audio manufacturer) offer also radio with wireless remote for the steering wheel.
mikeukrainetz
09-13-2006, 03:59 PM
maybe someone should do some digging but could the euro models just have a different horn cover with the controls in it? Maybe its just as easy as replacing the cover.
Wayside
09-14-2006, 12:08 AM
That thing is like a fanny pack for your car... tacky as hell.

Agreed.
vodkalush
09-14-2006, 12:17 AM
but if you where to take off the stupid "waist band" and make a back bracket for the control unit and your steering wheel...