I searched out several threads about converting the dash controls to work with a remote.

Has someone worked out a way to simply rewire the dash controls so that the CH button cycles thru the modes, and the MODE PUSH knob twists clockwise and counterclockwise to go up and down the channels?

 

I considered using a twist motion for my controls, but I found my directional solution to be better. There are two types of rotary switches... one that has clickable positions, so that 10 clockwise clicks will be read as 10 songs forward, for example, and a second type of rotary switch with a spring, so that you can hold it clockwise to advance, and it goes back to neutral position when you release it. Either one of these types of rotary switches will not be as functional as a directional joystick, since you only have two types of signals instead of four. For Alpine decks, for example, left and right directional buttons advance or rewind songs in an MP3 folder, while the up and down buttons switch MP3 folders. If you want to go with a rotary (left/right only) solution, you will not be able to switch mp3 folders through the dashboard controls, only move through the current folder. Just my $.02.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=82525

-art

 

Yes, this is one of the threads I read, and your conversion is very slick, if a person has a remote. I don't - just the stock head unit. Any ideas for that?

 

well, given that you are going to spend 100-200 dollars to upgrade the remote, you would be well advised to replace the head unit in my opinion. The stock head unit is a bit underpowered, and lacks a few features IMO.

You could concievably dismantle the stock remote and replace the switches, but you'd need to figure out how to make the stock head unit accept more commands, which may be impossible. Even if it is possible, I'd bet paying someone else to do it would cost at least 200 bucks more than the existing remote conversions, since odds are they'll fry at least one of the remote units trying to do it.

Alternatively, you can pick up an alpine 7894 for 250-300 pretty easily, get mp3 playback, better sound quality, and a heck of a lot more power. Other decks can be found cheaper. So this means there isn't much a market for doing the stock deck conversion. Most people willing to modify their stereo's and controls are going to opt for an aftermarket deck...

My suggestion would be to upgrade your deck and do Qube's mod to the dash controls.

 

Does anyone know where to get the parts described above? I would like the 'turn with a spring' switch or a 4-way switch, but I have not been able to find any at online parts stores.

 

Search on yahoo/google for 'momentary rotary switch' and you'll find several possible sources.

Jeff