adapter to retain bluetooth steering wheel controls?

rko · 07-31-2017, 01:50 PM

Hi All,

I am looking to upgrade the headunit in my 2017 z sport/bose system. I am looking at double-din units with apple carplay functionality.

I was hoping to keep the factory usb slot and use that as the input for my aftermarket unit. After a bit of research, it looks like I should be able to use it:Factory USB Port (on 2015+?)

Also, I know I will need an adapter to retain the steering wheel controls. And I know most adapters will be able to be programmed to keep the volume/source control buttons. But, my question is, is there an adapter that will also let me keep/retain the Bluetooth buttons (ie anwer call, end call, etc)?

kingjah23 · 07-31-2017, 05:38 PM

Check out the idatlink maestro. To retain the call buttons you have to jump a few wires on the bluetooth module in the trunk.

rko · 08-01-2017, 04:28 PM

Thanks! This might be exactly what I am looking for.

I wont be installing it myself, but I just wanted to see if it was possible to keep functionality of all factory buttons.

carterml · 04-14-2018, 03:32 PM

As an alternative to jumpers on the Bluetooth module plug, I used an adapter plug from PAC Audio. It's the BT-SWC-NI1 Bluetooth SWC retention harness for select Nissan vehicles. At $19.95, it's a little pricey but it will make putting the factory head unit back in easier since I won't need to remove all the jumpers and rewrap the wires. (That's assuming I lose my mind one day and decide to sell the car.)

Tractionless · 04-17-2018, 04:57 PM

You can even change what the buttons do in the steering wheel. I opted for volume for the silver up/down, track change and preset change for the middle, and manual search for the bottom.

07-31-2017, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
rko Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: sac Posts: 6 Drives: 17' sport auto Rep Power: 8	adapter to retain bluetooth steering wheel controls? Hi All, I am looking to upgrade the headunit in my 2017 z sport/bose system. I am looking at double-din units with apple carplay functionality. I was hoping to keep the factory usb slot and use that as the input for my aftermarket unit. After a bit of research, it looks like I should be able to use it:Factory USB Port (on 2015+?) Also, I know I will need an adapter to retain the steering wheel controls. And I know most adapters will be able to be programmed to keep the volume/source control buttons. But, my question is, is there an adapter that will also let me keep/retain the Bluetooth buttons (ie anwer call, end call, etc)?

07-31-2017, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
kingjah23 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ---- Posts: 8 Drives: ---- Rep Power: 9	Check out the idatlink maestro. To retain the call buttons you have to jump a few wires on the bluetooth module in the trunk. carterml likes this.

04-17-2018, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	You can even change what the buttons do in the steering wheel. I opted for volume for the silver up/down, track change and preset change for the middle, and manual search for the bottom. carterml likes this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

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08-01-2017, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rko Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: sac Posts: 6 Drives: 17' sport auto Rep Power: 8	Thanks! This might be exactly what I am looking for. I wont be installing it myself, but I just wanted to see if it was possible to keep functionality of all factory buttons.

04-14-2018, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
carterml Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southern Illiinois, USA Posts: 10 Drives: 13 Touring 6M GM Rep Power: 9	As an alternative to jumpers on the Bluetooth module plug, I used an adapter plug from PAC Audio. It's the BT-SWC-NI1 Bluetooth SWC retention harness for select Nissan vehicles. At $19.95, it's a little pricey but it will make putting the factory head unit back in easier since I won't need to remove all the jumpers and rewrap the wires. (That's assuming I lose my mind one day and decide to sell the car.)