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Audio Steering Wheel Controls On Es 2004?


mikek753

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Hello,

I'd like to have audio steering wheel controls as it's in ES 330 05 model. I have ES 330 04 that doesn't have it :cries:

Are any OEM kits can be used to DIY to add that audio keys?

Any one already did that?

Thanks.

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I'm sure you could do it, but like lexusk8 said its probably going to be cost prohibitive. Keep in mind, brand new, one of those steering wheels costs $3,000. Plus you'll have to buy a new airbag and a wiring harness, and either dismantle the dash to add the wires or pay someone to do it. The whole thing will probably wind up costing you 5 G's.

You'd probably be better off trading the 04 on an 05, won't cost you MUCH more and you'll get all the other stuff new on the 05 too.

I share your pain, I love the steering wheel radio controls.

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yeahhhhhhhhhhhh :unsure:

yes, no point of doing that replacement for $3k-$5k

I was under impression it is just simple adding controls and wire it to audio - no need for whole wheel replacement - too bad.

thanks for the info.

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It can be done but I would suggest you get you get your parts on ebay. You will need a new clock spring in the steering column, and running 3 wires to the stereo. The buttons work via resistor values. You can get wiring diagrams on the online toyota/lexus guide. It costs 10 bucks per day of access.

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