{"product_id":"connects2-head-unit-patch-lead-steering-wheel-control-interface-cable","title":"Connects2 Head Unit Patch Lead | Steering Wheel Control Interface Cable","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CTMULTILEAD.5 is a universal patch lead designed to connect a wide variety of aftermarket stereos to a Connects2 steering wheel control interface (such as CTS models). It translates the proprietary steering wheel control output of major head unit brands—including Alpine, Sony, Nakamichi, Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, and others—into a signal compatible with the Connects2 vehicle interface. This updated model features an additional yellow wire specifically required for late-model Pioneer radios (late 2021 onward) to ensure full steering wheel control functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Head Unit Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports most major aftermarket stereo brands, simplifying inventory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Interface Link:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Required to connect the aftermarket stereo's SWC output to the Connects2 vehicle-specific interface module.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated for Newer Models:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes a dedicated yellow wire for full compatibility with late-model Pioneer head units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug-and-Play Integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensures reliable communication between the stereo and the steering wheel control adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This cable acts as the \"translator\" between your specific aftermarket head unit and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects2 vehicle interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (e.g., CTSXXX.2). It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a standalone interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects2 vehicle-specific steering wheel control interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (e.g., CTSAD002.2, CTSVW001.2, etc.) must be used in conjunction with this patch lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn aftermarket stereo from a supported brand with a steering wheel control input\/output wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BLACKVUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53557076197660,"sku":"CTMULTILEAD.5","price":24.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/2161\/8204\/files\/sd_a2b5fd51-d710-4794-b20f-40b00530b6e7.webp?v=1766050701","url":"https:\/\/tinkr.co.nz\/products\/connects2-head-unit-patch-lead-steering-wheel-control-interface-cable","provider":"Tinkr Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}