2001 s2k Stereo
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2001 s2k Stereo
I am looking into buying a used 2001 S2000.. but a huge downside to it is that it doesn't have the stock head unit in it. So the controls by the wheel don't work either. Is there any way to make them work, or where can i buy a head unit to replace the aftermarket one?
If anyone on here is selling one, PM me and we can talk.. if not, any way to make the controls work.. or any other aftermarket head unit that will work with them?
If anyone on here is selling one, PM me and we can talk.. if not, any way to make the controls work.. or any other aftermarket head unit that will work with them?
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Originally Posted by spakky,Feb 1 2010, 09:16 AM
I am looking into buying a used 2001 S2000.. but a huge downside to it is that it doesn't have the stock head unit in it. So the controls by the wheel don't work either. Is there any way to make them work
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=295344
Can I still use my dash controls with an aftermarket head unit?
Maybe. Without some sort of interface? no.
However, you can reposess the controls and add features to the controls by either adding the DCI from modifry or having DJQube (an s2ki.com user) modify it. Links to both of these can be found below in the section on shopping online. These are the most commonly used and recommended solutions.
The PAC SWI-X is also an inexpensive option. It can be bought from Crutchfield or locally with a little bit of looking. The major flaw with the PAC SWI-X is that it must be programmed for your car and HU. The nature of this programming creates a slight, but noticable delay when using the dash controls.
In order to use ANY of these options above, the Head Unit you purchase MUST have an InfraRed remote. Some Sony models are an exception to this rule, as they can use a hardwired option.
Some HU's in Alpine's new 2005 line also have a hardwire line input for remote dash controls. As of this writing (7/2005) the interface for the S2000 is mainly available in Europe, but has been sighted as in the US. Some users have imported the interface to the US from Europe with good success.
PAC also offers a programmable option for the dash controls that hardwires into the 2005 Alpine head units. It is called the SWI-ALP and is currently (as of 6/2005) available in the US. It requires an Alpine HU w/ the hardwire input, so double check before you buy.
Unlike modifry and DJQube's DCI's, the PAC and Alpine options do not add features, but instead mimic the S2000's OEM controls.
Maybe. Without some sort of interface? no.
However, you can reposess the controls and add features to the controls by either adding the DCI from modifry or having DJQube (an s2ki.com user) modify it. Links to both of these can be found below in the section on shopping online. These are the most commonly used and recommended solutions.
The PAC SWI-X is also an inexpensive option. It can be bought from Crutchfield or locally with a little bit of looking. The major flaw with the PAC SWI-X is that it must be programmed for your car and HU. The nature of this programming creates a slight, but noticable delay when using the dash controls.
In order to use ANY of these options above, the Head Unit you purchase MUST have an InfraRed remote. Some Sony models are an exception to this rule, as they can use a hardwired option.
Some HU's in Alpine's new 2005 line also have a hardwire line input for remote dash controls. As of this writing (7/2005) the interface for the S2000 is mainly available in Europe, but has been sighted as in the US. Some users have imported the interface to the US from Europe with good success.
PAC also offers a programmable option for the dash controls that hardwires into the 2005 Alpine head units. It is called the SWI-ALP and is currently (as of 6/2005) available in the US. It requires an Alpine HU w/ the hardwire input, so double check before you buy.
Unlike modifry and DJQube's DCI's, the PAC and Alpine options do not add features, but instead mimic the S2000's OEM controls.
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Originally Posted by larabond3,Feb 4 2010, 06:25 AM
I currently have a 2006 S2000 and I had a 2002 Boxster.I like them both.The s2000 feels tighter.It also feels quicker.The Boxster had more room and better lower end torque....
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Bringing back this thread, I got the s2k, and it has an Alpine CDA-9853 head unit in it. I want to be able to use the dash controls, but the modifry thing won't work with it..
any other options to making the controls work? even if it's other head units and little wiring kits or whatever, i'm open to whatever.
any other options to making the controls work? even if it's other head units and little wiring kits or whatever, i'm open to whatever.
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