AFTER reading the below instructions, click here Link to Crutchfield's site | ||
1 - The Crutchfield link above will give you a list of Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, and Pioneer head units that work with the Wired DCI. The link does a search for head units that are "steering wheel remote" compatible, which is the feature that allows the Wired DCI to control the head unit. | ||
2 - Remember to click this icon on the Crutchfield web site and select your car to only show head units that fit | The "Outfit My Car" feature uses cookies so it will only work if you have cookies enabled. | |
3 - If you can't find the head unit you want using the above link, try this one Head units that work with the IR DCI | ||
4 - If you have an old head unit that is not listed at Crutchfield, check the installation manual to see if it is described as compatible with a "steering wheel interface" or "OEM controls adapter". If it is, then it will work with the Wired DCI as long as it's one of the brands we support (Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Sony, Pioneer) |
The below information is still valid, just incomplete and out of date.
Alpine - This is not a complete list so if you don't see your head unit listed here you'll have to do some research. Generally, if your Alpine has a 3.5mm jack on the rear panel that is identified as "steering wheel remote control" or "wired remote control" then it will work with the Alpine Wired DCI. Be aware that some head units have a 3.5mm jack for use as an "Aux Input" and that is not the same thing. Also, some head units may have a "remote control" wire that is used for controlling other Alpine accessories and is not for remote control of the head unit.
U.S. Models Compatible with Wired or IR DCI | NOT Wired Compatible, but IR DCI works fine | |
2010 | CDE-103BT | |
CDA-105 CDA-117 iDA-X303 iDA-X305 | 2009 | |
iDA-X100 iDA-X200 IVA-W205 IVA-D105 | 2008 | iDA-X300 CDE-9872 CDE-9874 |
CDA-9883 CDA-9884 CDA-9885 CDA-9886 CDA-9887 iDA-X001 DVA-9861 DVA-9965 IVA-W200 IVA-D310 |
2007 |
CDE-9842 CDE-9846 CDE-9870
CDE-9873 CDE-9881 CDA-9856 DVA-7996 |
IVA-D310 IVA-W200
DVA-9965 CDA-9861 CDA-9860 CDA-9857 |
2006 |
IVA-D100 CDA-9820XM CDA-9856 |
CDA-9851, CDA-9853, CDA9855 | 2005 | Check for "Remote Capable" feature |
The following Alpine head units have no remote control
capability and will not work with the DCI or any other brand of remote
control adapter.
This is not an all-inclusive list, just the models I'm aware of at this time.
CDE-101E, CDE-101EM, CDE-102E, CDE-103EBT
Clarion - The Wired DCI works with
Clarion models that are equipped with a 3.5mm jack designated for use with OEM
steering wheel controls. I don't have a specific model list at this time
but you should be able to confirm compatibility by reading the head unit
installation manual to see if that feature is listed.
Kenwood - Usually only the
high-end units in the "Excelon" line of Kenwood head units are compatible
with the Kenwood Wired DCI. These head units have a blue/yellow wire
labeled "steering remote control" that connects to the DCI, providing the link for the
DCI to control the head unit. You can check compatibility by reading your
owner's manual to verify that wire is provided on you head unit. Or you
can do an on-line search at sites such as
Crutchfield, where I suggest you look in the "Hands on Research" section for
information on remote control options. If it indicates "steering wheel
remote" capability you're good to go. If you don't see "steering
wheel remote" or the manual doesn't show the blue/yellow wire you can't use the
Wired DCI - you'll have to use the IR DCI.
The below list is not complete but if a head unit is listed we have confirmed it
is compatible (or not).
U.S. Models Compatible with Wired or IR DCI | NOT Wired Compatible, but IR DCI works fine | |
KDC-MP342U | ||
KDC-X591 KDC-X791 KDC-X891 DPX-701 | 2007 | KDC-X491 KDC-MP535 KDC-MP635 KDC-MP735U |
KDC-X590 KDC-X790 | 2006 |
KDC-X589 |
JVC - Compatible head units will have a
3.5mm jack labeled "steering remote control" or "OEM remote control". You can check
for the jack by reading your
owner's manual or you
can do an on-line search at sites such as
Crutchfield, where I suggest you look in the "Hands on Research" section for
information on remote control options. If you don't see the jack for "steering
wheel remote" or "OEM remote control" you can't use the
Wired DCI - you'll have to use the IR DCI.
The below list is not complete but if a head unit is listed we have confirmed it
is compatible (or not).
U.S. Models Compatible with Wired or IR DCI | NOT Wired Compatible, but IR DCI works fine | |
KD-A805
KD-AHD69 KD-AVX77 & KD-AVX44 (both have fit issues?) Canada - KD-A815 |
2009 | Canada - KD-A810 |
KD-AVX44 | 2008 | |
KD-AR480
KD-APD38 KD-APD58 KD-AR780 KD-AR880 KD-BT1 KD-AVX11 KD-AVX33 |
2007 |
KD-G230
KD-G430
KS-FX490 KD-PDR30 KD-HDR1 KD-PDR50 KD-G730 KD-G830 KD-DV5300 |
KD-NX5000 KD-AVX2 |
Sony or Pioneer - Below is a list of head units that
I know are compatible (or not) with the Sony-Pioneer Wired DCI. If your HU is not on this list it may still be compatible
and the fastest way to determine that is to read your owners manual or search
on-line.
Crutchfield is a great source of head unit information, particularly their
"Hands on Research" sections. Look for compatibility with the CD-MR70
wired remote (for Pioneer) or the RM-X4S wired remote (for Sony), which is
usually listed in the "Remote Control" features section.
Sometimes the manufacturer's literature won't come right out and list the CD-MR70 or RM-X4S as an optional accessory. You may have to check the installation/user manual to see if the HU has a 3.5mm jack on the rear panel labeled for "wired remote control". If it does, the Sony-Pioneer Wired DCI will work. If not, consider using the IR DCI product after you verify the head unit has either an included or optional hand-held IR remote.
Pioneer Head Units |
Sony Head Units Not updated in a long time |
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Works with Wired DCI |
Will not work Wired |
Known to work |
Will not work |
2009 Models DEH-P4100SD (EU) DEH-P310UB DEH-P410UB DEH-P510UB DEH-P610BT DEH-P710BT DEH-P800PRS DEH-4000UB DEH-4100UB DEH-P5100UB DEH-P6100BT DEH-P7100BT AVH-P5100DVD
2008 Models
2007 Models
2006 Models All models listed above are compatible with the Pioneer IR DCI |
DEH-220UB DEH-11E DEH-1100MP DEH-2100IB DEH-3100UB DEH-1700 Red color denotes not |
All Sony models listed above are compatible with the IR DCI except Hi-R head units shown in red. |
CDX-C90 CDX-2010 CDX-2210 |
*Crutchfield incorrectly lists the 2700 as not having wired remote capability. The owners manual however, indicates it does have the jack for the wired remote.