Eclipse AVN6600 Steering Wheel Controls

[leonoe]

Does anyone know if I need the PAC steering wheel control interface (SWI-ECL) to have the steering wheel controls work with the AVN6600 on a 2006 SR5? I called Eclipse and they said 'no' but didn't want to be halfway into the install and realize that I do...

 

[cnims]

No you don't need a adapter. The connector plugs right in, both the original radio and the Eclipse are made by Fijustsu Ten, so it's the same connectors.

 

[leonoe]

Thanks... so if I understand correctly, I also do not need a wiring harness adapter - the OE connectors should plug right in to the AVN6600?

Also, where has everyone found to be the best place to mount the GPS antenna?

 

[cnims]

Correct, you don't need any harnesses, everything is plug and play. I mounted my antenna in the cubby hole between the air ducts, as far forwards as possible. Works great.

 

[leonoe]

Thanks cnims... installed it last night - went super easy until I had to locate the speed and reverse wires.