Toyota Steering Wheel Upgrade - DIY Add Volume Buttons the Easy Way

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This DIY video is geared toward 4th Gen 4Runner Owners who have the basic steering wheel like I did. Without any wiring, you can grab the volume buttons and airbag from another 4Runner and swap them out with just 2 tools!
What you need:
Steering wheel buttons
Steering wheel dead plate
New Air bag that fits steering wheel
Tools:
Socket wrench
10mm
T30 Torx
Estimated time to do:
30 min
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I'm just a normal guy and I am not a trained mechanic. I like to make interesting car mods and show you how I've gone about it, but I can't promise that anything I show you will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, speak to a qualified mechanic. I assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk.
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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Tools needed
1:07 - Step 1: Disconnect Power
1:47 - Step 2: Remove Plastic Covers x2
2:16 - Step 3: Remove T30 Bolt x2
2:26 - Step 4: Disconnect Airbag
2:54 - Step 5: Swap Volume & Airbag
4:27 - Step 6: Test & Enjoy!
5:38 - Outro

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5 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 97

@Dubdubgarage 2 года назад

Wow this really helped with my 4runner

@Stanley-LP2000 3 месяца назад

Now time to test the airbag! Just kidding, thanks for this video. Will definitely be doing this mod to my truck.

@dvjlex6036 Год назад

Thank you so much for your video i started to buy a steering wheel too but it was 300 plus tax so i went to a local salvage yard and i found a steering wheel air bag and the controls It was only 35 dollars and i swapped it in less than 15 minutes i added axxes harness and made a pionner DMH 160-BT work great once again thank you so much

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

Wow that's awesome, so glad it helped you out! It really is an easy mod once you have all the right parts. Enjoy the new setup!

@tyleredwards6489 11 месяцев назад

I just got my first taco! She's an 06 one owner in amazing condition. High miles (300k) but the chassis was replaced and pretty much everything else. In my eyes it's a brand new truck considering how crazy reliable the engines are. I'm amazed at all the mods you can do for these to keep up with modern times. I can't wait to upgrade everything.

@My.Lame.Perspective 11 месяцев назад

Sounds like an awesome find! I'm 250k on my original engine. Fingers crossed for another 250k! These Toyotas are an amazing platform, good luck with your build!

@dougmead7669 Год назад

Looks great in theory! I added the controls to my 2005 Toyota Tacoma, had to buy the modified airbag, original airbag wasn't for controls, and NOW had to change out the clock spring! original clock spring didnt support stereo controls. I have the ASWC harness from Crutchfield and another harness to match my exsisting wires to a Kenwood stereo. All going in this week! Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

haha, sounds a lot like my install minus the clock spring. It will be worth it though, good luck with the install!

@dougmead7669 Год назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective I've noticed through a lot of videos that the Tacoma 05-08 talk about the stereo controls and the wiring. IF my 2005 isn't wired for stereo controls, is it a big task to add whatever is required? Maybe somebody has gone down this rabbit trail and can shed some light!!

@Alexs-bg6fd 2 года назад

Thanks boss !!

@encinobalboa 9 месяцев назад

Good job! I used this video to "downgrade" my leather wheel to a vinyl wheel. Rim is thicker and it is more rugged which suits my needs.

@My.Lame.Perspective 9 месяцев назад

Thats awesome, happy to hear it helped. I didn't like the leather either so I kept my non-leather one.

@jasonmanigo193 Месяц назад

im gonna use this video to downgrade from leather to vinyl as well

@Jager-er4vc Год назад

Tip: The “Mode” button is also a “Power On/Off” button. Press and Release to Power On. Press and Release to cycle through. Press and Hold to Power Off.

@olaleyetemiloluwa7988 Год назад

I noticed there was no ground for horn on the new airbag, does the horn still work?

@PeterBranco 8 месяцев назад

Thank you

@nchia 2 года назад

It’s always great when the wiring is already done at the factory.

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more!

@nchia 2 года назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective I have an MY06 Subaru Forester. I was surprised when I first got a wheel with SWC installed last year, the switches lit up with the head lights! Turns out the wiring was there all along (Australian model), so I only need to connect the adapter to my aftermarket head unit now.

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

@@nchia That's really cool, I didn't know that was an option for that generation of Foresters. I just got an 08 Forester XT Sport that I'm restoring, I am going to look into doing that mod, I love SWC!

@skynet7662 2 года назад

Does it upgrade the year too?

@Sci-Mon1 5 месяцев назад

My 04 Highlander also comes pre wired. My local junkyard unfortunately doesn’t let you take airbags so I’ll have to try and sneak one out.

@My.Lame.Perspective 5 месяцев назад

yikes, good luck!

@albertoherrerahp Год назад

Does any one knows which means each color from that steering wheel control connector, i mean the brown, grey, yellow, black, red, green. I need get that info, i was researching in wiring diagrams from sequoia 2005-2007, 4runner same period and land cruiser same period, but all of them indicates wiring out of steering wheel, as three wires SW1 SW2 and SWG.... HELP !!!

@tria9081 Год назад

Buat Toyota Altis stereng wel kabel warna apa bosku?

@vm722 2 года назад

Lol he disconnected the negative wire and the positive side was already loose 🤣

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

lol good eye

@timothyng6534 2 года назад

Do you know if this can be done with a Series 100 Land Cruiser? Specifically, adding the buttons and airbag from a 2002 - 06 Land Cruiser to the steering wheel of a 1998 or 1999 Land Cruiser - and having the volume and control buttons work with an after-market Alpine double DIN head unit?

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

It looks like a 98 wheel could accept a 02+ airbag and buttons. To get the buttons to work with an aftermarket cd player you need an adapter too, I used a Metra Axxess in my 4Runner.

@WesleyEccles Год назад

I’m sure it’s been asked before but do you have a link or recommendations of where to find this part? I’m struggling to find one with the airbag included.

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

I found mine on eBay, and honestly I purchased a listing that had pictures of a wheel and airbag I wanted and the description said "picture is what you will receive." Hope that helps, good luck!

@toddfisher2335 2 месяца назад

On my 2005 Tundra SR5, I have to unplug the cruise control and plug the volume button connector in. They bout use the same connector location. Did you run into this? I suppose I could re-pin or trace or splice the wires. Any ideas? Thanks

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 месяца назад

I think in your case you'd have to re-pin them or look for a volume button set that has the cruise control already integrated into the same plug like mine did, because I used the cruise control that came with my volume buttons. Hope that helps, good luck!

@trekkerburt2724 2 года назад

Awesome vid, I want to do this same thing to my 4Runner! I understand you added the left and right controls and new airbag cover, but was there already a place to plug in the controls in the steering wheel?

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

Yes, the plug you need is already there. Super easy mod, finding the parts was the hardest part for me.

@ragdepc 2 года назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective can you share the parts numbers or something to find them? Thanks

@Bassalass Год назад

this is my same question.. would like to get a newer wheel, i understand i need buttons, and airbag.. what else?

@mindiakhechumashvili5453 9 месяцев назад

Hello, i have toyota prado 120, my steering wheel has audio controls. I changed headunit to android aftermarket, radio buttons calibrated and works fine. I want to add steering wheel right buttons, phone buttons etc. can I buy aftermarket and will it be plug and play? Does my car comes wired for that from factory? Or should i buy adaptors and change clock? Thank you!

@My.Lame.Perspective 9 месяцев назад

I had never even heard of the Prado 120 before, looks like a cool SUV though! I'm not 100% sure since its not a 4Runner, but it appears that Toyota pre-wired most of their vehicles so those phone buttons should work (according to some 4Runner forums I found.) Honestly I'd just order some online, try it, and if it doesn't work return the buttons. Good luck!

@bibliotecadelguerrero3937 Год назад

Could you plead upload the link from where you bought it, cause on ebay they usually sell the steering wheel but incomplete with no airbags

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

It was a one time listing, not from a store that sells them in bulk. I'm not sure where else to buy them. Maybe from a junk yard or off CL?

@Alexs-bg6fd 2 года назад

What if it’s an aftermarket stereo ? Would it still work with a steering wheel that has volume Controls ?

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

I ended up adding a aftermarket stereo and used an Axxes ASWC-1 adapter, but others have used PAC SWI controller. Either one should work. Here is the link to the one I used: www.crutchfield.com/p_120ASWC1/Axxess-ASWC-1-Steering-Wheel-Control-Adapter.html?fbclid=IwAR15a9V-0QDyFdaLlXYqCIY6SLaJ-KRCHSxQwasz_NlRgGcM1-uZE6oaztQ

@paulh3135 5 месяцев назад

Forgive me if this question has already been asked. Looks like the same steering wheel as a first gen Tundra. Will all this work on a Tundra do you know?

@My.Lame.Perspective 5 месяцев назад

I believe these parts are interchangeable between Toyota to Lexus, Tundra to 4Runner, ETC. But I don't know that for certain. To be sure you'd probably have to check part numbers and if all else fails, do what I do and order the parts and cross your fingers it works.

@casewhitted1808 11 месяцев назад

@MyLamePerspective Will this mod work if I have an aftermarket radio?

@My.Lame.Perspective 11 месяцев назад

yep, I have a double din touch screen in my 4runner now. You will need an adapter like the one I used, an Axxes ASWC-1 adapter or PAC SWI controller. The adapter goes behind the aftermarket head unit. Here is the link to the one I used: www.crutchfield.com/p_120ASWC1/Axxess-ASWC-1-Steering-Wheel-Control-Adapter.html?fbclid=IwAR15a9V-0QDyFdaLlXYqCIY6SLaJ-KRCHSxQwasz_NlRgGcM1-uZE6oaztQ

@bentenxl 10 месяцев назад

hey another question. Do these work if you upgrade to an aftermarket HU?

@My.Lame.Perspective 10 месяцев назад

Yes sure does, you just need an adapter kit, either the Axxes ASWC-1 adapter or PAC SWI controller kit. Check out crutchfield.com to help you find the best kit, their website is what I used.

@SwayzYY 5 месяцев назад

Can I do this to my 2003 toyota Camry? All the parts say 2004 and up on eBay

@My.Lame.Perspective 5 месяцев назад

Hmm, hard to say. The non-volume button steering wheel looks too different when I google image search. I'm not sure if that would be plug and play. Maybe give it a try if there is free return on shipping?

@erikfed4324 Год назад

What did you plug the new controls into? You skipped over that part.

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

At 3:38 I touch a black clip, that is where the new plug will go, and you can see at 4:03 the new clip is in and it has more wires from the buttons added. Hope that helps!

@Gamefreak77x 2 года назад

Could i do this with an 8th gen civic 2009? Mine is an lx model has no steering wheel controls.

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

I'm not too familiar with 8th gen civics, but it may be possible. You'd have to look at a wiring diagram and see if its pre-wired for volume buttons from the factory, or just buy the parts and try it out, that's what I did. Good luck!

@zumaer2060 Год назад

Will this method work on a 2017 Tundra im dealing with the same situation.

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

In principle it should work, I've done similar steering wheel swap/upgrades with Toyotas and VWs in the past. IDK if you've seen these forums, but sounds like lots of others have done the mod already. Good Luck! www.tundras.com/threads/tacoma-steering-wheel-in-tundra.33795/

@Jemike5 7 месяцев назад

Is there buttons for the other side of the Toyota Camry. I have an 06 and was thinking about installing them. Thank you!

@My.Lame.Perspective 7 месяцев назад

IIRC the buttons on the right are for integrated phone, I'm not sure if those are pre wired or not, but if you have the parts I'd give it a try!

@Tasrif-UlAnwar Месяц назад

I am also thinking about the same thing. Please let me know if you have tried it

@beaucephus526 2 года назад

To make sure power is drained you should just turn the lights on for a minute after disconnecting the battery.

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

That's a good point, never want that air bag to go off when you start messing with it!

@vachana143j 8 месяцев назад

how come the volume works without connection to any wire?

@My.Lame.Perspective 8 месяцев назад

AFAIK everything is pre-wired from Toyota, but I'm not sure how the volume buttons could work before being plugged in?

@Flvice1 Год назад

Question...??? Does the original airbag work, or do you need the new airbag part that allow the contols to fit??

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

So *technically* you can use the non-button airbag but you have to trim off the plastic on the left side to make room for the buttons. I didn't want to try that so I just bought airbag that was designed for the volume buttons. There is a 4th Gen forum where someone did it, if I find it I'll post the link.

@Flvice1 Год назад

@MyLamePerspective thanks.. I see the difference with the airbags now... unfortunately, I bought a steering wheel with controls but no airbag.. the airbags part that I see for sale look black and not grey like my original.. any experience with this?

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

@@Flvice1 I was lucky when I bought my wheel as it came with airbag and wheel, so I'm not familiar with the gray or black interior colors not matching. I did fine the DIY for trimming the airbag, maybe that's the way to go to make your current airbag work? www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/176230-$30-steering-wheel-controls.html

@crs1474 8 месяцев назад

What about the connections for the controls? Did you have to repin it to include the cruise switch or did you swap the cruise switch also?

@My.Lame.Perspective 8 месяцев назад

Everything was plug and play. Since I kept my original wheel installed, I didn't have to unplug the cruise, but you shouldn't have to repin anything from what I can tell.

@crs1474 8 месяцев назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective ok thanks. That’s my concern, the connections at the clockspring . Thank you for the insight .

@olaleyetemiloluwa7988 Год назад

Do the steering lights illuminate?

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

Yes they do!

@nomadic_hurd 26 дней назад

Thanks for this! Just did this with my 2007 Sequoia. The only problem now is my airbag light is on. The wheel and controls work fine, any idea what could he going on? 🤔

@My.Lame.Perspective 26 дней назад

@nomadic_hurd hmm, that's strange as mine was just plug and play. My guess would be the parts are just different enough (different power resistance?) It's thinking something is wrong. That or your new airbag thinks it's been detonated? I would try taking it off, clean all connections and plug it back in.

@nomadic_hurd 26 дней назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective disregard! I figured it out. I didn't have the two connector snap things on all the way for the airbag 🤦‍♂️. Everything is working great now. Thanks again for the video, super helpful!

@My.Lame.Perspective 26 дней назад

@nomadic_hurd oh heck ya that's great! We'll enjoy, one of my favorite mods I did to my 4R!

@stuartarneaud218 2 месяца назад

Thank wanted to do mine 😅😅😅

@stuartarneaud218 2 месяца назад

Hey u didn’t say that you will need to depin. Socket from remote control to cruise control at least mine it had to 😢😢

@dashark14 Год назад

does this upgrade still work with an aftermarket radio? or would you need to redo the wiring?

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

It will work with an aftermarket stereo. Steering wheel install is the same, just have to add either a Axxes ASWC-1 adapter or PAC SWI controller. The adapter goes behind the aftermarket head unit. Here is the link to the one I used: www.crutchfield.com/p_120ASWC1/Axxess-ASWC-1-Steering-Wheel-Control-Adapter.html?fbclid=IwAR15a9V-0QDyFdaLlXYqCIY6SLaJ-KRCHSxQwasz_NlRgGcM1-uZE6oaztQ

@justingtejeda 2 месяца назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective did you happen to make video on that install?

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 месяца назад

@justingtejeda I didn't unfortunately

@justingtejeda 2 месяца назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective all good, maybe an opportunity to make it when I install. Which aftermarket radio did you go with? Considering a few right now

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 месяца назад

@justingtejeda I had an older pioneer headunit that still had a cd player cuz I'm old school I guess haha. But it had apple car play I liked it a lot. Sadly I sold the 4runner recently so I don't have it anymore.

@bentenxl Год назад

would this work on an 03 camry? Thanks :)

@My.Lame.Perspective Год назад

I'm not sure, but I would imagine it would. I didn't know if it would work on my 4Runner until I tried it. Maybe buy a used wheel from a junk yard and if it doesn't work out return it or sell online. Good luck!

@bentenxl Год назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective thank you :)! im exicted becuase ive never owned a car with swc!

@jdmteg22 2 года назад

Hi, do you still have the Leather wrapped steering wheel? I am interested in buying it from you. Pm me

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

No, sorry sold it a while back.

@kennethsaras4598 2 года назад

Would this work on a 01-07 toyota sequoia?

@My.Lame.Perspective 2 года назад

Looking at pictures on google, early sequoia (01-04) appear to have a different steering wheel, but newer ones (05-07) look the same as mine. I'd take off your airbag (drain your power first) and take a look at the plug. If it looks the same I'd imagine it'd work.

@kennethsaras4598 2 года назад

@@My.Lame.Perspective my 03 steering wheel on my sequoia looks exactly like yours. Im gunna try it today

@chrisromine7138 Год назад

@@kennethsaras4598 I’m considering this on my ‘01 Sequoia. How did it turn out? Was it a simple plug and play like the video?

@kennethsaras4598 Год назад

@@chrisromine7138 yes and no. The clock spring has from the car has 1 plug on it. But the new airbag will have 2 plugs. So you’ll need a newer year clockspring that has 2 plugs on it. I got one from a 2005 sequoia and it worked.

@paulh3135 5 месяцев назад

@@kennethsaras4598 Were you able to get it to work? I tried with my 06 Tundra and there was no steering wheel control wires on the stereo side.