Handbrake/Park Brake Sensor Wire

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I don't have steering wheel controls on my 2008, but on my Kenwood HU, I just connected the "handbrake" wire to a bolt on the dash frame behind the glove box. I was able to view a DVD with the handbrake down. However, I was not actually moving/driving, so I don't know if that mattered. It was the only time I ever tried a DVD. haha. Maybe you can try that???

[yarisdownunder]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I don't have steering wheel controls on my 2008, but on my Kenwood HU, I just connected the "handbrake" wire to a bolt on the dash frame behind the glove box. I was able to view a DVD with the handbrake down. However, I was not actually moving/driving, so I don't know if that mattered. It was the only time I ever tried a DVD. haha. Maybe you can try that???

Tried this and I was able to unlock android auto through my phone but it doesn't unlock the steering wheel controls.
Unfortunately I found out that Pioneer need signal from the handbreak not just an earth.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by yarisdownunder

Tried this and I was able to unlock android auto through my phone but it doesn't unlock the steering wheel controls.
Unfortunately I found out that Pioneer need signal from the handbreak not just an earth.

A couple options for you. Keep in mind, I've never worked with steering wheel controls with aftermarket HUs....

Option 1: Look under and into the handbrake. I remember seeing a button down there when I was messing around with the center door lock switch (I have a 2008, can't remember what the 2012 looks like). I believe that button is pressed by the handbrake, which turns off the handbrake light. You can try tapping into one of those wires???

Option 2 (probably the better, but more expensive route):
Get these two items for a splice-free install to control you steering wheel controls.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120ASW...l-Adapter.html


If going with option 2, please read through everything to make sure your Pioneer HU would be compatible.

[blktiger60]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

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Option 1: Look under and into the handbrake. I remember seeing a button down there when I was messing around with the center door lock switch (I have a 2008, can't remember what the 2012 looks like). I believe that button is pressed by the handbrake, which turns off the handbrake light. You can try tapping into one of those wires???

That switch turns the headlights off/on (not all lights, just the headlights) when your 08 is running.