stereo connections for steering wheel controls

[alexpert]

Time for a new stereo
Do stereos all work with the steering wheel controls, or do I need to buy an adaptor? Are there some brands that will/wont work? Are adaptors expensive? Will the same adaptor fit any/most stereos?
where can I get one?

 

[southpawArcher]

Time for a new stereo
Do stereos all work with the steering wheel controls, or do I need to buy an adaptor?

No, you'll probably need an adaptor.

Are there some brands that will/wont work?

....with? You can get adaptors for just about every brand.

Are adaptors expensive?

Yes, £30-£50.

Will the same adaptor fit any/most stereos?

No. They're specific.

where can I get one?

GIYF.

 

[StealthUK]

Time for a new stereo
Do stereos all work with the steering wheel controls, or do I need to buy an adaptor? Are there some brands that will/wont work? Are adaptors expensive? Will the same adaptor fit any/most stereos?
where can I get one?

I bought an Autoleads adaptor for my 306 when installing a Sony Minidisc system - depending on it's mood it controlled different functions at any one time! Totally useless. Maybe I just had a duff one.