Steering wheel control adapter locations

[Booba5185]

Hey everyone, I have an SWI-2 which is similar (older) to an SWI-X. It basically turns your steering wheel controls into a remote for an aftermarket stereo so you retain your steering wheel controls. I'm having a problem finding a mount the IR emitter (part that sends the signal to the stereo). I've tried the overhead console and the steering column, both don't have a direct line of sight so they don't work. Before I run all the wires and drill holes to mount it somewhere else, I figured I'd see where you guys have mounted yours. Anyone have any input?

 

[Booba5185]

bump?

 

[Damnir]

On my Bonneville, what I did was poke the transmitter out beside my deck. It fit between the deck and the mounting bezel..

It's a tiny 24AWG or smaller wire, so it's not a problem. When you're looking at my deck, there's 1" of wire sticking out on the side (it's wrapped with a hard outside sheith, so it's in an erect position <--- LOL) it's not really noticeable... It sticks out enough for the deck to read it's IR signal(s).

I did it this way because I didn't feel like learning how to take apart the Bonneville... Old panels/clips = disaster.


*** Also, when I helped a buddy put his in the '00 GTP, we ran it under the center console and drilled a hole in the bezel near the armrest. You'll need to get a rubber grommet at a hardware store that'll fit properly, otherwise it'll keep falling inside/under the console. It will have a direct line of sight there, and if you are creative, you can hide it really well. ***

 

[Booba5185]

Thanks, that's what I'm thinkin about doing, drilling a hole and putting it in the center console. I'll take pics when it's done.

 

[simbah]

If you drill the correct size hole you should not need said grommet

 

[Booba5185]

True, but I'm still going to wrap it in electrical tape so it fits a bit more snug. I have a hole in my overhead console that it fit in quite nicely that way.