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Old 03-17-2019, 10:25 PM   #1
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Add radio controls to 14 Aspire Smart Wheel

Anyone done this?
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Have given it some thought, I am sure the wiring harnesses are in the steering column and all the connections are available in the radio. So all that’s needed is to obtain the right and left steering control switches. Cost??? Would be a safety addition. I will watch for further comments.
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Old 03-18-2019, 04:48 AM   #3
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Something I wouldn't mind learning about ........


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Old 12-10-2019, 07:12 PM   #4
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Steering wheel radio controls

Great success! I completed the modification on my 2015 Aspire and it works great.

Attached is the wiring diagram for the SM321 controller, some of the attached documents indicate PN SM301 but it also applies to the SM321.

The part number for the SM321 connector is:
Housing: 770583-1 (AMP/TE Connectivity)
Terminal: 171639-1 (16-20AWG)

The steering wheel parts can be purchased from VIP and the socket housing and terminal pins from Allied Electronics. I used Belden 9841 for the LIN. Purchased the 3.5 mm male plug and the splitter for the “remote” input into the radio from Amazon. Please see the attached links for more information.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good luck!
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Old 12-11-2019, 04:51 AM   #5
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This is a great mod that should have been that way from the factory. Thanks for the info.
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Old 12-11-2019, 04:55 AM   #6
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This is a great mod that should have been that way from the factory. Thanks for the info.
I couldn’t agree more. Any questions PM me.

Great day everyone.
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Thanks for posting Jose67. Great addition.
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Old 12-11-2019, 05:06 PM   #8
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Great Mod. Thanks for posting the follow-up solution!

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Old 12-13-2019, 11:48 AM   #9
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Where are the radio controls?
I don't see them in the pics.

Would love to add this to my '17.
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Old 12-13-2019, 02:17 PM   #10
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looks like small finger pulls under each control on the wheel (small and hard to see). Think I am going to do this one!
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Old 12-16-2019, 07:32 PM   #11
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Where are the radio controls?
I don't see them in the pics.

Would love to add this to my '17.
Please see additional photos.
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Great success! I completed the modification on my 2015 Aspire and it works great.

Attached is the wiring diagram for the SM321 controller, some of the attached documents indicate PN SM301 but it also applies to the SM321.

The part number for the SM321 connector is:
Housing: 770583-1 (AMP/TE Connectivity)
Terminal: 171639-1 (16-20AWG)

The steering wheel parts can be purchased from VIP and the socket housing and terminal pins from Allied Electronics. I used Belden 9841 for the LIN. Purchased the 3.5 mm male plug and the splitter for the “remote” input into the radio from Amazon. Please see the attached links for more information.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good luck!
Excellent mod.... What was the cost for the switches from VIP...? How long did it take to do the mod....?
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For those that ever have the opportunity to see Jose67 coach in person, you are in for a hugh WOW factor. He has done more upgrades like this that I ever thought was possible on an Aspire. An amazing talented person.
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Excellent mod.... What was the cost for the switches from VIP...? How long did it take to do the mod....?
The switch pods and SM321 module including sales tax and shipping was $238.12. The socket and pins from Allied Electronics was ~$20.00. I used Belden 9841 wire that I had left over from another project.

It should take about 3 hours to complete.
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