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    Question First time fitting an after market head unit with wheel controls, please help!

    Hey, sorry if similar posts exist but many are out of date and I am still a little confused. I would like some advice on what parts to buy for my Corsa D to be able to fit an aftermarket single din stereo while keeping the steering wheel controls intact.

    Car: Vauxhall Corsa D 2011 1.4
    Current stereo: CD 30 MP3

    This is the stereo I am purchasing:

    Sony DSX-A416BT

    https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/sony...pVmWUxXclI5fwA


    Does the Sony stereo head unit come with the required wiring hardness already in the box or do I also have to buy one of these and if so what ones are compatible with the above stereo:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inex-Stereo.../dp/B074S7ZH78


    I am confused over what steering wheel adapter control to buy as there are at least 4 and all look similar:

    https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/vaux...tsvx003-2.html

    https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/vaux...e-adaptor.html

    https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/vaux...l-adaptor.html

    https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/conn...l-adaptor.html


    and will I need to buy any other ISO hardness’s or does this all come with the above kits?

    e.g. https://incartec.co.uk/product/Vauxh...dwire-ignition


    I know I will need a Sony patch lead, single din adapter facia and double din removal tools, all of that I can get myself, but will I also need an antenna adapter for the radio?


    I am also very confused whether I need to wire the stereo in using the red/yellow cable for power/ignition as some people/harnesses’ say you need to while others do not, does anyone know if I need to on my car and if so, any idea as of how?

    I am terribly sorry for the questions and post, but I am in desperate need of some advice here, as long as I know what bits I need I think I can fit it all ok, many thanks everyone for putting up with me 😊

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    Re: First time fitting an after market head unit with wheel controls, please help!

    Will this information show up if you search your car and stereo in Crutchfield?
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    Re: First time fitting an after market head unit with wheel controls, please help!

    Quote Originally Posted by Notloudenuf View Post
    Will this information show up if you search your car and stereo in Crutchfield?
    Hey, thanks for the help but Crutchfield does not have any vauxhall or opel options avaliable, usa only and I am in the UK, its so confusing

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    Re: First time fitting an after market head unit with wheel controls, please help!

    That’s what I was afraid of. Sorry I am if no use to you. But somebody out there has to have crutchfield like info about your Vauxhall
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    Re: First time fitting an after market head unit with wheel controls, please help!

    Quote Originally Posted by Notloudenuf View Post
    That’s what I was afraid of. Sorry I am if no use to you. But somebody out there has to have crutchfield like info about your Vauxhall
    Hey dude, no worries, I appreciate the reply never the less, I will get there but I want a good radio so bad lol

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