Hey guys,
I am trying to see if i can do some retrofitting to upgrade my steering wheel.
Earlier last spring, I tried adding factory steering wheel phone controls I got from CruiserPatch and installing it with an interface, and confirmed that they do not work on my truck— the interface only supports 2001+ LX470 / 100-series, which matches what I’ve read about early models, and obviously as stated, the phone controls are ancient and don't work anymore. I have a Kenwood DMX809s stereo.
Now I’m being told that swapping in a 2001–2007 LX470 steering wheel + matching clockspring + airbag will make the controls work, but I’m skeptical. They’re also sourced from overseas, and I know it can be a hit or miss. I have heard in the past that 2003+ won't fit a 1998-02. But then again I've heard they do.
Questions:
1. Has anyone with a 1998–early 2000 LX470 actually gotten factory steering wheel controls from 2003-2007 working or the nakamichi steering wheel control?
2. Does changing the wheel/clockspring add SWC functionality, or is the vehicle-side wiring missing on early trucks?
3. Is there any realistic way to make SWCs work on a 1999 without custom electronics?
I just want to be able to confirm before spending money.
Thanks
Below are the ones I am considering.
I am trying to see if i can do some retrofitting to upgrade my steering wheel.
Earlier last spring, I tried adding factory steering wheel phone controls I got from CruiserPatch and installing it with an interface, and confirmed that they do not work on my truck— the interface only supports 2001+ LX470 / 100-series, which matches what I’ve read about early models, and obviously as stated, the phone controls are ancient and don't work anymore. I have a Kenwood DMX809s stereo.
Now I’m being told that swapping in a 2001–2007 LX470 steering wheel + matching clockspring + airbag will make the controls work, but I’m skeptical. They’re also sourced from overseas, and I know it can be a hit or miss. I have heard in the past that 2003+ won't fit a 1998-02. But then again I've heard they do.
Questions:
1. Has anyone with a 1998–early 2000 LX470 actually gotten factory steering wheel controls from 2003-2007 working or the nakamichi steering wheel control?
2. Does changing the wheel/clockspring add SWC functionality, or is the vehicle-side wiring missing on early trucks?
3. Is there any realistic way to make SWCs work on a 1999 without custom electronics?
I just want to be able to confirm before spending money.
Thanks
Below are the ones I am considering.
