Multifunction wheel and aftermarket radio?

[jwat]

I am looking to remove my PCM 2.1, Nav system and replace it with a pioneer system. I also have a multifunction wheel that I would like to keep integrated. Has anyone been able to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have seen info for Cayanes but not for a 997.1 (2005 C2S). My local installer thinks it can be done but I was hoping to do it myself but don't know what parts I need.

Thanks,

John

Edited September 11, 2009 by jwat

[355bhp]

I am looking to remove my PCM 2.1, Nav system and replace it with a pioneer system. I also have a multifunction wheel that I would like to keep integrated. Has anyone been able to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have seen info for Cayanes but not for a 997.1 (2005 C2S). My local installer thinks it can be done but I was hoping to do it myself but don't know what parts I need.

Thanks,

John

YIPES! Why would anybody wanna do THAT? Sorry, I'm a firm believer in that if it doesn't make it go faster, leave well enough alone. I'm also a techno-neanderthal, so please forgive the outburst. Cheers and good luck.

[berty987]

The multi function wheel is part of the car's CAN BUS system. Unless your new navigation system uses the same CAN bus protocol and commands as the existing unit , it will not work. I'd suggest looking at the audiotechnik-dietz web site as they make system integrators and interfaces for most cars. If the aftermarket unit has an add on of multi function controls perhaps you could replace the existing OEM with aftermarket items also. Personally I think its a long shot that your aftermarket nav will work with the OEM MFSW.

[cmgleason]

jwat- Here is a lik to a DIY for someone that wanted to use a tiptronic wheel as the audio controls for his Pioneer system. It might work for your applicati. http://p-car.com/diy/steeringradio/ Regards cmg