PAC Steering Wheel Control Poll

CBRich · 05-26-2009, 08:37 AM

So there seems to be some people having issues with the PAC steering wheel control module. From slow response to no response and a bunch of other stuff. So here's the poll for those that own it to let us know how it's going.

CBRich · 05-26-2009, 08:39 AM

Mods, wrong section. Please move to Audio/Video.

molamann · 05-29-2009, 04:02 AM

PAC steering wheel control = stock?

CBRich · 05-29-2009, 02:11 PM

It is a module that allows you to use the factory steering wheel controls with an aftermarket radio.

Lost · 05-29-2009, 02:12 PM

It is an adapter that lets you use your stock steering wheel controls to control certain aftermarket head units.

I'll be sure to put up my opinion once I get mine installed.

dcrew1x · 08-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Here's my 2 cents after having it installed recently on my Z with Kenwood DNX6140.

I've set it so that the settings mirror the original settings with the original head unit.

There is some lag when you want to change radio stations. About 1 sec before it updates.

Changing Sources also takes about a second.

Volume is a bit quicker than the two, but it's not as quick as the stock setup.

I'd say overall, it does the job, and can be improved upon.

Mike · 08-22-2009, 08:51 PM

I had the pac-swix, I think on my 2003 350z. I bought the steering wheel controls in england and then adapted them to my aftermarket radio. That control module used an infrared eye and took the place of the stereo's remote. It worked great. Is that how the current one operates?

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2009, 02:35 PM

I have not installed one yet. A few people have wanted it but than they read about it and say never mind. Also the one I was going to do I did not have the resistors "first one I did" so they did not get it installed. I look at it as your hand is right there next to the head unit can you not move your hand to the screen a few inches to changed the volume or what not? Just how I look at it.

Division · 08-24-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I have not installed one yet. A few people have wanted it but than they read about it and say never mind. Also the one I was going to do I did not have the resistors "first one I did" so they did not get it installed. I look at it as your hand is right there next to the head unit can you not move your hand to the screen a few inches to changed the volume or what not? Just how I look at it.

By that logic, why do the manufactures put them in the car in the first place?

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2009, 07:25 PM

Because they believe that they are going to make driving safer for you and that you will be able to look at the road more than the radio. But honestly I do not see how it helps you still have to confirm that you are on the station you want or the track that you want.

View Poll Results: So How is your PAC Steering Wheel Control Module
It Works Great, I Would Buy It Again	5	22.73%
It Works Okay, It Does the Job but With Some Flaws	13	59.09%
It is No Good, Not Worth Buying	4	18.18%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

05-26-2009, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	PAC Steering Wheel Control Poll So there seems to be some people having issues with the PAC steering wheel control module. From slow response to no response and a bunch of other stuff. So here's the poll for those that own it to let us know how it's going.

08-22-2009, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I had the pac-swix, I think on my 2003 350z. I bought the steering wheel controls in england and then adapted them to my aftermarket radio. That control module used an infrared eye and took the place of the stereo's remote. It worked great. Is that how the current one operates? __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-24-2009, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I have not installed one yet. A few people have wanted it but than they read about it and say never mind. Also the one I was going to do I did not have the resistors "first one I did" so they did not get it installed. I look at it as your hand is right there next to the head unit can you not move your hand to the screen a few inches to changed the volume or what not? Just how I look at it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-24-2009, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Because they believe that they are going to make driving safer for you and that you will be able to look at the road more than the radio. But honestly I do not see how it helps you still have to confirm that you are on the station you want or the track that you want. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

05-26-2009, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Mods, wrong section. Please move to Audio/Video.

05-29-2009, 04:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	PAC steering wheel control = stock?

05-29-2009, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	It is a module that allows you to use the factory steering wheel controls with an aftermarket radio.

05-29-2009, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lost Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 36 Drives: '09 Black Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	It is an adapter that lets you use your stock steering wheel controls to control certain aftermarket head units. I'll be sure to put up my opinion once I get mine installed.

08-22-2009, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Here's my 2 cents after having it installed recently on my Z with Kenwood DNX6140. I've set it so that the settings mirror the original settings with the original head unit. There is some lag when you want to change radio stations. About 1 sec before it updates. Changing Sources also takes about a second. Volume is a bit quicker than the two, but it's not as quick as the stock setup. I'd say overall, it does the job, and can be improved upon.

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