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Hi all,

are there different 'types' of steering wheels with audio controls? The ones I see also have a phone-button, or two. I don't have the phone part (I am pretty sure) so was wondering if there were any with more 'audio functionality', or so.

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My 08 didn't have factory Bluetooth (wasn't available until 09) but my "phone" button mutes the radio.
 

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Its either all or none ron. But lije tgese guys said, pnp and things will work that you didnt know you had
 
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My 08 didn't have factory Bluetooth (wasn't available until 09) but my "phone" button mutes the radio.

Hmm, that's strange, I figured models without blue tooth still having the buttons for it. I wondered also, if blue tooth can be added, these modules are pretty small, since forever
 
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A swap over to a factory wheel with audio controls is a straight forward swap, and requires no coding. I bought a new leather GM wheel with audio controls, its plug and play.
That's what I am looking at too, The wheel I have now is a little worn (the area around the 'spokes' is worn, the finish came off (most be a common problem, I see overlays everywhere). Also, the rubber wheel gets really hot in the sun, leather ones not as much. Any good places to look/shop other than ebay?

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Its either all or none ron. But lije tgese guys said, pnp and things will work that you didnt know you had


Hi Pete,

I heard that on here, I like plug and play with this. I am finding new stuff every so much time. Except for the typical "steering wheel audio controls" like on other cars, there are other features? I like the 'mute' option, like Ken mentioned. Apparently the Nav Radio doesn't have one (at least not an obvious one. I miss that one, going through guard stations several times a day.

Ron
 

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