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Hi. 

I have a 2018 TRANSIT CONNECT with basic radio (no Sync 3) and steering wheel controls. 

Are there steering wheel control wires on this type of radio? Or where can I find them? (my chinese android radio has key1 and key2)

 

Also, what's the name of the connector on this Ford radio?

 

Thanks, I hope you can help me find the answers ?

 

 

(I enclose some pictures of the original Ford radio)

 

 

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On US models, we can buy interface kits.  I suspect the EU models have similar kits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Axxess ASWC-1

Axxess ASWC-1

Pros:

  • Plugs into many Metra stereo installation harnesses for easier installation
  • Easiest to program — the auto-programming feature recognizes the car automatically in many cases (see below), and programs the buttons automatically
  • Reads both digital and analog signals (see the explanation below)

Cons:

  • Difficult to remap buttons — It's not as easy to redefine what the steering wheel buttons do

iDatalink Maestro

iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW

Pros:

  • Programmed online — set it up before you get out to the car and define the buttons the way you want
  • Supports multi-function buttons — press once to do one thing, hold it down to do something else
  • Watch the video demo on iDatalink's website — under the "Video FAQ" tab, look for "How to Flash a Maestro SW"

Cons:

  • Does not read digital signals — analog only (see below)

PAC SWI-RC

PAC SWI-RC

Pros:

  • Least expensive option
  • Works in many older vehicles

Cons:

  • Programming is more complicated — you have to program each button in a specific order
  • Requires an additional adapter to read digital signals (see below)

PAC SWI-CP5

PAC SWI-CP5

Pros:

  • Reads both digital and analog signals (see below)
  • Supports multi-function buttons — press once to do one thing, hold it down to do something else
  • Multiple programming modes — manual or via computer
  • Confirms manual programming with audio beeps as well as flashing LEDs (the other adapters only use LEDs)

Cons:

  • Most expensive option

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