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Old 05-26-2011, 07:56 AM
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I was wondering how difficult it is to swap out my 2011 single disk head unit for an older (2008-2010) 6 disk changer?

What problems will I encounter? Will I need to go to the dealer to flash the computer ? .... And most importantly will my steering wheel controls still work?

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Old 05-26-2011, 12:58 PM
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There should be no problem on then swap as long as you have a high speed bus unit .
Old 05-26-2011, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeP_MarK
There should be no problem on then swap as long as you have a high speed bus unit .
How would I know if it's a high speed bus unit??
Old 05-26-2011, 06:12 PM
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All jks use high speed bus, when you are looking on eBay make why're the unit came from a other jk or an other high speed bus vehicle
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Thanks. I would probably get it from someone here on the forum anyway.

Can anyone chime in on fit (would it just slide in)? ..... And would my steering wheel controls still work?
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Fit should be the same steering wheel but the controls I'm not sure but a good question ,if is controlled buy the bus system most likely it will still work. Check eBay for a head unit and ask for the part number before purchase , confirm the part number with your dealer to make shure it's high speed, personally I would look for a rer mygig unit instead of a 6 disc unit 30 gigs of music on hand rocks also if your lucky you might get one with free Sirius like me , it's been over a year and still has not turned off.



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