Aftermarket cd players and steering controls

[regencyred_sr2]

Im getting a pioneer cd player installed this week and i asked them if it would still be compatible with the steering controls and they said that I would need to get a connection which would cost several $100, and its not really worth it. I was just wondering if this was true or if there is a cheaper solution to getting the steering controls to work with the new cd player. Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks!

[ZiiN]

I asked the same question yesterday
and got a reply with this... (sorry dont know how to quote from a different thread)

"As for the steering wheel controls with an aftermarket unit, you'll need one of these:
http://www.thecat.net.au/cat09.htm
I got one and they work absolutely perfect. (I got mine from JB Hi-Fi, you'll probably have to get them to order it in as they generally don't have them in stock)"

[BFD83]

Originally Posted by ZiiN

I asked the same question yesterday
and got a reply with this... (sorry dont know how to quote from a different thread)

"As for the steering wheel controls with an aftermarket unit, you'll need one of these:
http://www.thecat.net.au/cat09.htm
I got one and they work absolutely perfect. (I got mine from JB Hi-Fi, you'll probably have to get them to order it in as they generally don't have them in stock)"

does that mean that will work with other brand models like kenwood? cauz it says it will work with alpine head units?

[BFD83]

i really need to re-read things b4 i start asking questions ay i just realised it says it works with other models including mine! LOL

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by Brent83

i really need to re-read things b4 i start asking questions ay i just realised it says it works with other models including mine! LOL

It happens mate... The dumbest question you can ask is the one you dont... the 2nd dumbest question to ask is if you should buy a Holden :

[BFD83]

rofl at the holden question!!! haha

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by Brent83

rofl at the holden question!!! haha

You can kinda tell I'm a Ford Boy :P :

[CliffM]

I had an Eclipse head unit fitted, it went straight in with no extras and the steering wheel controls work perfectly.

[peejayau99]

I fitted an Alpine CD player with the cat unit. works great .

I remember the salesman saying that the cat unit will work with most CD players that come with a remote control.

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by Brent83

does that mean that will work with other brand models like kenwood?

There is reference list of supported units floating around somewhere.

I bought a topline Sony (18months old) which isn't supported :(

I like the head unit but next time I'll make sure of my facts as the controls are handy and may as well be used if poss.

[FGII-XR6]

i have a cat with my kenwood using the IR interface and works well

[duaned]

Same here. You should be able to pick up a CAT09 for around $160 form JB HIFI or similar.

[FGII-XR6]

auto barn also stock them

[InfernoSR]

They any good 2nd hand?... i dont have that sort of coin atm...