Steering Wheel Audio Controls Help

[couv1217]

Trying to pinch some pennies so got into a Tradesman 2013 Ram 1500. I'm going to be replacing the factory radio with an aftermarket radio. Is there any way to install steering wheel audio controls with an aftermarket radio? So far, my research has told me no. Thoughts?

 

[HemiLonestar]

They still have to be able to tie into the bus. If you already had them an adapter box would allow them to work with an aftermarket head unit,

 

[Wilnel]

*3rd gen*

 

[HemiLonestar]

*3rd gen*

What does that even mean lol?

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Trying to pinch some pennies so got into a Tradesman 2013 Ram 1500. I'm going to be replacing the factory radio with an aftermarket radio. Is there any way to install steering wheel audio controls with an aftermarket radio? So far, my research has told me no. Thoughts?

Install the factory controls ....
- DIY: 2013-2016 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

Then look for an aftermarket interface adapter from PAC, Crux, idatalink, etc



M² Mods.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Install the factory controls ....
- DIY: 2013-2016 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

Then look for an aftermarket interface adapter from PAC, Crux, idatalink, etc



M² Mods.

Nice, makes it sound almost as easy as adding them to an 02-05

 

[Wilnel]

What does that even mean lol?

he's asking about a 4th gen truck. but that is not as bad someone else commenting on issues with their chevy, lol