Is there any way to wire the rear controls so they will work with New HU?

[scottnh1970]

Have a 98 with new HU and want the rear unit to work with it? Any ideas?

 

[617ricky]

hmmm, good question.. i was actually looking at the rear controls in my 97 yesterday, and even tho i really don't have anyone in the back seat, it'd still be cool if they were integrated w/ my new deck.

 

[sport97]

I assume you mean a new aftermarket head unit. I do not believe you can, unless there is a special harness. I know if you have a car with steering wheel controls you have to get a radio that can accept them, and buy a harness to do so. Maybe its something like that.

 

[Joe Dirt]

You can always take them out, install a GPS in there, and when the children in the back seat want to ask you "are we there yet?" on long trips, you can just point at the GPS...

Worked with a 5yo... Now he's addicted to the GPS! lol!

 

[Kriegen]

You can always take them out, install a GPS in there, and when the children in the back seat want to ask you "are we there yet?" on long trips, you can just point at the GPS...

Worked with a 5yo... Now he's addicted to the GPS! lol!

Love that idea

 

[617ricky]

ha, that's funny!

 

[celly]

I know there is an aftermarket harness that can be wired into your existing setup to work with aftermarket head units. I almost went down that road 4 years ago when I got my latest Explorer. Can also wire up your steering wheel controls (if equipped). For the life of me, I can't remember who made these kits, but I think Crutchfield "may" have carried them (but don't quote me on that).

EDIT: I stumbled across something in some old bookmarks here. Those may help.