I have an explorer 2011limited. Keep running sync?. Continues to operate the steering wheel controls?
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no, sync does not work, the steering wheel still working but not all funtions
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Sorry, I do not know about 2011 because my car 2010 and there are many different between them.
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I have an Explorer 2010 XLT. Keep running sync?. Continues to operate the steering wheel controls?
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this thing does not work as well as it should, it's basically a bandaid. I suggest buying a new 2014 MB like I did to remedy this as the interface in the new vehicles works amazing and I have not been happier. Hope that helps and it's being very honest.
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You need to get a steering wheel control interface. PAC Audio sells a very good one that you can purchase on Amazon for a great price! They are very easy to setup and install and come with very in depth instructions and offer instructions online and phone support if you get stuck. Look up PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface on here. You should research your car and the new head unit you're getting on the PAC website to make sure they are compatible with each other and your vehicle before you buy.
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I really don't know if it's any help to you, but I've got a radio panel, auto pilot panel, switch panel, & a throttle control, all plugged into a 7 usb holder, I do have a spare 7 usb holder, if I need it, the altimeter panel goes straight to my PC. Hope this might be of some help to you. Chas
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It is for newer models. This is for sport trac 07-10. For explorer you must look another model.
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No. To keep the steering wheel controls, you need a steering wheel control interface such as the Axxess ASWC-1.
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The controllers are cheaply made. I had the same problem. Try pushing the accelerator side to side whil pulling back
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I ordered something similar for our Toyota Sequoia when I installed a Pioneer DVD navigation unit. It was plug and play. The steering wheel controls response was quick just like stock.
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In short no, you will not retain all the Sync functions and steering wheel controls. You can use a Kenwood or Alpine deck with the Data port and Idatalink Maestro. I did this in my 2014 F150 with sync and everything works great. To be clear the PAC MS-FRD1 will retain MOST of the sync functions, the Maestro will retain ALL of the sync funtions.
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No, to make the steering wheel controls work you need to get a Steering Wheel Interface Controller from someone like Axxess or PAC (both can be found here on Amazon)
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You should have an OBD II port under the steering wheel. Should work great. Codes not in the machine readily obtained on the web. Great investment.
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Not that i'm aware of, you can use the Steering Wheel Interface Adapter PAC SWI-JACKv1 if compatible with vehicle.I use bluetooth from my phone to the unit to stream apps,(picks up audio only)works awesome!
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The steering wheel controls are nearly impossible. The wire is (I believe) the blue and the yellow one. I know for a fact that it's the one that has two wires together down the middle. Like they are two wires that are attached at the middle to each other. I know that it's one of the hardest things to do, so I'm unsure about howto connect them to the actual wires. But the button issue could be a number of things. It could either be something as simple as things being plugged into the wrong socket on the little box,!or you may need to sauder the small screws on the control mother board. Honestly, I lost my heat, and I'm lucky that that's all that went wrong. The steering wheel controls are nearly impossible. The wire is (I believe) the blue and the yellow one. I know for a fact that it's the one that has two wires together down the middle. Like they are two wires that are attached at the middle to each other. I know that it's one of the hardest things to do, so I'm unsure about howto connect them to the actual wires. But the button issue could be a number of things. It could either be something as simple as things being plugged into the wrong socket on the little box,!or you may need to sauder the small screws on the control mother board.... » Read More The steering wheel controls are nearly impossible. The wire is (I believe) the blue and the yellow one. I know for a fact that it's the one that has two wires together down the middle. Like they are two wires that are attached at the middle to each other. I know that it's one of the hardest things to do, so I'm unsure about howto connect them to the actual wires. But the button issue could be a number of things. It could either be something as simple as things being plugged into the wrong socket on the little box,!or you may need to sauder the small screws on the control mother board. Honestly, I lost my heat, and I'm lucky that that's all that went wrong. « Show Less
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No it doesnt it will display your sync messages but you have to buy a wire harness that will retain sync and steering wheel controls the pac msfrd1 will retain sync and steering wheel controls but look around there is a select group of radios that is compatible i went through this so tryin to save you some time hope this helped
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Thank you very much for your answer. Did not know I needed an "access controller" sense my new head unit says it allows steering wheel control-ability. Will look into purchasing one. Thank you.
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You should call the Dension Gateway support. The unit I got was compatible to a point. Bluetooth did not work because of a firmware issue, this is the older unit and is not getting any updates. so before you spend the money call the support folks. they do reply to email as well. adds the ipod to my systems and still allows for steering wheel controls, my car is a mercedes, 2006, R500.
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Sure....do it all the time...just make sure all your drivers are up to date.