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[rgashby1]

Hi,My names Richard,just bought an Astra,didnt know anything about it,hopefully can find out!!!Model I have is 2003,wanting to know how I can update stereo the Blaupunkt 520 for Ipod,but keep my steering wheel volume controls please??!And a recommended Head unit to suit..

Thanks

[dutchy]

Welcome to the forum Richard and enjoy your Astra. Someone on here with more knowledge that I will answer your question.

[guy 27]

Welcome to oa

[rgashby1]

Cheers!

[Silver Surfer]

Welcome:smile5:

[delemonte]

Welcome to the forum :)

Something like this is all you need
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Astra-TS-STEERING-WHEEL-CONTROL-HARNESS-ISO-PATCH-ANTENNA-ADAPTOR-/261500050610?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce29e1cb2
...but that is so over priced! I know that kit comes with some extra bits but the steering wheel control module I put in my sister's Astra only cost me $30 a few years ago. It's connected to a Sony MEX-BT5000 (old school) but basically any head unit with a plug on the back for steering wheel controls should work so long as the plug fits your steering wheel control module. The most common type is a 3.5mm head phone jack. I just bought a Pioneer DEHX4650BT for my Pajero and it has the same 3.5mm plug and would work fine with a TS Astra's steering wheel controls. There's a large selection of compatible head units to choose from

Anybody know where you can still get the steering wheel control modules cheap?

[Sammich]

i ordered mine from ebay UK, cost about $30 + shipping this is the ebay store i got them off, they provide the cable to suit your head unit aswell.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dynamicsounds00 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dynamicsounds00)

[Sammich]

this is what you should search for BTW

"VAUXHALL Astra Steering Wheel Stalk Adaptor PC99-X06"