iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Glenn from Juneau, AK on 5/28/2023
2011 Honda Element EX
Worked as advertised.once I got it wired correctly for my application!
Pros: Does what it's supposed to do.
Cons: Installation instructions were a little unclear for my application. Required a call for help.
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Elizabeth from Ashburn, VA on 5/28/2023
2009 Honda Civic EX
Never got it working. Apparently I have the car from hades when it comes to this (2009 Civic) application. The help desk was initially helpful (Josh and then Jacob over 2 days) but I was left hanging without resolution. If I ever get it installed I can give it a proper rating.
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Poh Kuan from Wickliffe, OH on 5/14/2023
2006 Honda Element
Instructions are easy to follow. Just being inexperienced person, I had the help of wonderful Crutchfield tech guide me through the process.
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Joshua from Metairie, LA on 4/2/2023
2003 Ford Expedition
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Pleasantly Surprised
Brandon from Lancaster, PA on 3/28/2023
2001 Lincoln Continental
I was hesitant to buy this product because I just expected it to "feel" aftermarket. I was pleasantly surprised that the setup (using a Windows PC) and installation into the vehicle were very easy. Once you program the unit it generates two pages; one showing which wires to connect where (including pin location and wire color) and the other is a cheat sheet for what your button presses do, both short and long press. My vehicle (2001 Lincoln Continental) required only one input wire for operation along with the power and ground. The wire harness did not include a wire on the pin for the input but I was able to move an unused pin on the harness to connect to this module which saved me splicing into the factory wire harness. In the photo you can see that I was able to program all of the buttons from the original radio. It's nice being able to assign a short and long press option, essentially doubling your buttons. I used "Next" for track advance. I used "Mode" to activate Google/Siri when using Android Auto or Carplay. Volume Up and Down work normally on short press. Volume Down on long press mutes the radio.
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Bill from Sharpsburg, GA on 3/5/2023
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
Wiring instructions and diagrams leave a lot to be desired
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
WILLIAM from Greenville, SC on 3/2/2023
2011 Honda CR-Z
Worked as desired on my 2011 CRZ base model. Its annoying how expensive it is, and it was annoying having to register an account and download laptop software in order to program it, but all in all it didnt take too long to do it, and makes programming the buttons very intuitive. If you decide to change what the buttons do you can reflash the unit to your liking which is cool. There are only a couple buttons on my car anyways so I only had to tap 2 wires in the factory harness. The vehicle specific instructions walked me through it perfectly. I highly recommend using the Posi-products Tap It wire connectors to do this, to safely puncture the tiny wires on the factory harness. The rest you can connect easily to the head unit harness that you are wiring up already anyways. Overall works great.
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Like it was installed in the factory
Johnathan from Oklahoma City, OK on 3/1/2023
2003 Ford Expedition
Works like a charm. Easy install with provided instructions
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Eric from Bedford, TX on 2/24/2023
2008 Honda Accord
Works perfectly with a Boss BE7ACP and a 2008 Honda Accord. Easy wizard-driven programming when hooked up to your computer through USB.
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Awesome!
Steve from Knoxville, TN on 2/4/2023
This unit is awesome. Being able to use my steering wheel controls with an aftermarket unit make the experience so much nicer! Programming the unit was super easy, user friendly, and they showed you exactly which wires to tap into. I'm extremely happy with this.
Pros: Easy install. Step by step instructions, user friendly programming.
Cons: None at this time.
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Easy install
Nick from Richmond, VA on 1/8/2023
2007 Honda Element EX
Was very easy to program, only issue I had was that my radio wasn't listed but it ended up working out. They tell you which wires to tap into.
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Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
John from Montclair, CA on 12/16/2022
2013 Hyundai Elantra
Inexpensive and easy to install radio now works with factory steering wheel controls
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Cons: N/A
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Joshua from Derby, IN on 12/11/2022
2005 Ford Five Hundred
Super easy to setup! Directions are very good.
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Worked like a charm
Michael from Mandeville on 11/30/2022
2009 Honda Accord
I installed this in my son's 2009 Honda Accord. Originally I purchased the Crux SWC interface, but the Crux just would not work w this car. (I used the Crux on 2 other vehicles with no problems). Crutchfield tech support was absolutely phenomenal throughout the whole process!! The Maestro SW worked perfectly. You do need to splice some wires from the Maestro to the wiring harness; on the iDatalink website are the wiring instructions on how to do this. (In my case it was only 4 wires). Also, before installing you need go to their website to 'flash' the Maestro, but this is not hard at all. Overall, the Maestro is a little more work, but also more customized compared the Crux.
Pros: Customization of the steering wheel button functions
Cons: Additional steps needed (flashing the Maestro and splicing some wires) compared to Crux
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Should literally be illegal
Seth from EGG HBR TWP, NJ on 11/4/2022
2012 Acura MDX
Over complicated junk that never ended up working after jumping through 435 hoops. Manufacturer states it was never tested to be compatible with either my car or head unit going in said car.
Pros: It's junk
Cons: It's junk
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Jonathen from HOQUIAM, WA on 10/13/2022
2011 Honda CRV
Wanted to keep my steering wheel controls. But everytime i turn off the car the volume goes up to maximum. And instructions for my car were vague and didnt have the second connector diagram that it required. It also didnt have my vehicle steering wheel.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Brian from Granite Bay, CA on 10/2/2022
2008 Honda Element EX
Used it to enable steering wheel controls on an 08 Honda Element. Love being able to assign the functions I wanted, and everything works perfectly. Easy software, and comes with everything you need.
Pros: Works as intended without much fuss.
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Easy install, easy config, lots of options
Antonio from Alamo , CA on 9/25/2022
2002 Honda Odyssey
Just installed this, but it's working great. I was a little put off by the fact that one had to register on-line for the app in order to access the easiest way to configure it. However, once you got the app it was incredibly easy to configure. And there are so many options. The true test will be years from now (will it still be working?) but today - it's great.
Pros: Easy to configure Easy to install Plenty of button options
Cons: Have to register for an account; give your email
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Works great
Anthony from N Dartmouth, MA on 9/25/2022
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Very easy to instal. Great product.
Pros: Retain steering wheel controls
Cons: Non
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Jesse from Kuna, ID on 9/6/2022
2011 Honda Ridgeline
Easy programming and connection. Used it on our 2011 Honda Ridgeline. Always nerve racking having to cut into the existing harness for steering wheel controls but the included instructions made it easy.
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Works as advertised
Erik from Apex, NC on 9/5/2022
2013 Mazda MX5
The iDatalink Maestro worked beautifully with my 2013 Mazda MX-5 and Kenwood head unit. The car didn't originally have steering wheel controls: I obtained a set from an old Mazda CX-7 and transferred them to the Miata. The installation was straight forward and the programming was easy.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Richie from Lakeland, FL on 8/11/2022
Very easy to flash and set up. The instructions that are created after the flash were wrong. had to call and get the correct instructions but that was very helpful and walked me through the process.
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Andre from Indianapolis, IN on 8/9/2022
2007 Honda Element SC
Directions horrible. I would not purchase again.
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Works well so far
Danny from Pikeville, KY on 8/1/2022
2011 Kia Sorento
Works well to program and use ORM steering wheel controls.
Pros: Works better to control music thru car play. Easy to program on laptop
Cons: Wire up should be setup to be a push pin to red connector to use with OEM cable connector than solder in to existing wires.
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Keep those buttons working
Randy from Fox Point, WI on 8/1/2022
2015 Honda CR-Z
I wanted to keep my steering wheel controls after installing a new head unit in my Honda CR-Z. Crutchfield suggested the iDatalink Maestro SW. Although confusing at first glance, after reading all the instruction (and asking Crutchfield customer support a couple of questions) the install was straight ahead and the unit worked first time. I used a little self adhesive Velcro patch to secure the unit within the dash so it wouldn't bounce around. Although I used the stock programing, there are lots of ways to reprogram the steering buttons to function in different ways if you so choose. Nice little feature.
Pros: works as advertised
Cons: not an intuitive install, so read the instructions!
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Valerie from Tacoma, WA on 7/24/2022
2013 Honda Insight
Work as extended. Follow the instructions after you flash the device and you should have no problems.
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Flash
Thomas from Lewisburg, PA on 7/22/2022
2013 Honda Ridgeline
Needed to flash it twice to resolve issues. Pioneer flash was best.
Pros: Nice to have steering wheel control to receiver.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Steven from Cranberry Twp, PA on 7/5/2022
2012 Lexus ES350
Seems to work. DO NOT forget to order the Ready Harness service. This unit with the Axxess and Kenwood head unit result in a bunch of slicing that I needed extra instructions to complete and it took hours.
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Check to make sure it is compatible!!
James from Corona, CA on 6/20/2022
2005 Ford Expedition
I guess it is my fault for not doing more research before I bought it but it turns out this unit is not compatible with the Sony radio I bought. I tried to flash it for a newer and older version both but I still get the same glitch, sometimes it works perfectly and other times the volume acts like I'm holding the button up or down and I even lose control of the volume on the Sony.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Kenny from Morris, IL on 6/16/2022
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Sai from Rosemount, MN on 6/10/2022
2008 Honda Civic SI
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Easy setup!
Jeffrey from Half Moon Bay, CA on 6/6/2022
2004 Ford Thunderbird
Easy programming! Documentation for the various ports/wires would be useful. I only used a few wires and the 3.5 mm plug is disconnected for my car. I'm just interested what the disconnected wires can be used for on other cars.
Pros: Programming/ Setup is simple
Cons: None
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Donald from Philadelphia, PA on 5/3/2022
2003 Ford Expedition
did not work on my vehicle
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Another must have
Perry from Perry, GA on 4/26/2022
2004 Honda Odyssey
Wow! Just, wow! So, I replaced the factory stereo in a 2004 Honda Odyssey. Before I begin, let me provide the following disclaimer.I should've verified the controls worked on the van before I started the entire project, but I did not. So, with that said it was a super easy install, literally plug and play. The software download and flash of the module was easy. You assign double functions to the switches. For instance my up volume switch is assigned to do that and answer the phone. Channel select/seek is that and also bring up Siri. Down volume does that and hangs up the phone. However, it did not function as I anticipated. Up volume and channel select did nothing except bring up Siri. Down volume raised the volume. Some troubleshooting revealed a dirty ground on the steering wheel under the airbag. I cleaned that up with a nail file and voila! Everything functions as it should. I should add this is a known issue on older Odysseys and the fix took less than thirty minutes.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Christopher from Fort Worth, TX on 3/17/2022
2010 Honda Civic EX
Need to set up with your pc, not clearly explained prior to purchasing. Wasted purchase for me
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Carl from Bowie, MD on 2/17/2022
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Installed this in a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, instructions were very easy to understand, website flash worked like a charm. Very easy to install although you do have to tap into 2 wires in the cars harness, but that was also pretty easy. Overall very satisfied with this SWC.
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Buttons do work but have to do own research to make it happen.
Mark from Roanoke, TX on 2/15/2022
2011 Honda Ridgeline
Works but install info is lacking. Sometimes the up button doesn't function. Don't know if Boss radios fault or something else. ie more research on my part....
Pros: Buttons work mostly
Cons: Lack of install literature and even on their website.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
John from Randolph, NJ on 2/12/2022
2012 Honda Ridgeline
Works
Pros: Works
Cons: 2 page install documents poor. 1st page is clear 2nd page for one wire doesn't relate to first page requiring a call to Maestro tech suport for clarification.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Phillip from Layton, UT on 2/10/2022
Worked great to keep the steering wheel controls on my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The software to flash the module to my car model and stereo model was pretty easy. Great to keep this functionality.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Luigi from Westchester, IL on 1/27/2022
2016 Kia Optima
This is a great interface needed to keep my steering wheel controls for my new head unit. There's no delay with the commands to the radio when I push the buttons.
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Check compatibility BEFORE buying even if Crutchfield says ir will wor
Owen from Boca Raton, FL on 1/16/2022
2002 Ford Explorer
The device was not compatible with my new head unit as promised.
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Perfect!
Brian from North Tonawanda, NY on 1/15/2022
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
This works perfectly and made the install of an aftermarket stereo much easier. Instructions were well made and easy to understand.
Pros: Easy to install Works perfect
Cons: None
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Couldn't get it to work right.
Deric from Simpsonville, SC on 1/10/2022
2011 Honda Insight
Installed in 2011 Honda Insight. As soon as I turned on the radio, the volume automatically went to the highest number. I turned it down and watched it race back to the highest level. I disconnected it, the radio worked fine. I reconnected it and the same thing happened.
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Crutchfield customer from Celina, OH on 12/24/2021
2006 Hyundai Sonata
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My experience Kia BOSS
Taigon from Kamas on 12/20/2021
2017 Kia Forte
Doesn't work with BOSS BE950WCPA in a 2017 Kia Forte with steering wheel audio controls. I tried everything. The radio model isn't in the iDatalink database. Contacted Crutchfield, BOSS, iDAtalink. Crutchfield tells me it should work. It doesn't. BOSS says it isn't compatible. iDatalink says it isn't compatible. The best I could get is partial functionality including Mute, Volume Up, Preset+, Preset-, Answer Call, Hang Up Call. The rest of the buttons cannot be programmed and they are: Volume Down, Mode. Seek and Track functions could never be added. Mode. Pressing Volume Down selects Band AM/FM. Hope this helps someone.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Lack of full functionality.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 12/19/2021
2015 Honda CR-Z
Works as it should but the instructions on where the Bluetooth module was located in my Honda cr-z was completely wrong. I also called Crutchfield support and the representatives didn't know either. I ended up wasting a good amount of time looking for it in the location specified until I finally decided that they might've gotten the location wrong and eventually found this information in a forum.( It's by the glove compartment very close to the passenger's door btw, not at the center dash like it was specified on the instructions) A recommendation would be for the Crutchfield or iDatalink Maestro to have the vehicle's maintenance manual available or at least offer it for sale on the website.
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GREAT PRODUCT
Donnis from Hibbing,MN on 12/3/2021
2004 Ford Expedition
bougth this little datalink for my 2004 Ford Expedition. and wish i had gotten it sooner. it was a breeze to install. and with the flash you do before. eazy as pie. so if you want the steering wheel controls to work on you 03'-06' Expedition order one of these. you won't regret it!!!!!
Pros: IT WORKS!
Cons: CAN'T THINK OF ANY!
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This is the one to buy!
Crutchfield customer from Petaluma, CA on 11/5/2021
Super easy to install. You don't just retain your steering wheel functions, you can customize them and make them better! Highly recommended
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Yes!
Crutchfield customer from Kansas City, MO on 11/3/2021
2007 Ford Edge
I can use my steering Wheel controls and even customize the buttons if I want. Must have in my opinion.
Pros: Can use your steering wheel
Cons: Doesn't come with head units
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from North Liberty, IA on 11/2/2021
Works to maintain steering wheel control, but didn't come with any wiring instructions or wiring connectors. It took multiple calls to technicians and trying multiple configurations before we determined that I needed to T-splice into the existing car wiring (instead of using the wiring harness that I purchased). Flashing it to your vehicle is easy, and once it's wired properly it works great - just make sure you know how to wire it properly.
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Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 10/17/2021
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Doral, FL on 10/5/2021
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Good quality, better than expected. Simple and precise installation instructions.
Pros: Cost much less than locally available
Cons: None
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Gets the job done!
Crutchfield customer from Grove City, OH on 9/14/2021
If you have steering wheel radio buttons, and you are also getting a head unit without a volume knob, you especially will want to keep the steering wheel controls, even if you never used them with the old factory radio.
Pros: Two ways to connect to head unit, plug or wire-in. Plug is easier if your head unit has it.
Cons: Requires splicing into factory harness to tap wires to steering wheel buttons unless you can add more wires to you interface connector.
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Awesomesauce
Crutchfield customer from Shreveport, LA on 8/7/2021
Worked perfectly and the only thing I had to wire in tech support walked me roughy through it. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Easy install, more features
Crutchfield customer from Milton, FL on 8/2/2021
2005 Toyota Tundra
Worked great in my 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab with my Alpine iLX-W650. Easy to customize and add additional long press features make it more useful than the original. Must be programmed for your application and custom features. I had a little trouble figuring out the software install on my Mac laptop.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Mac version of software was confusing to install
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Five stars...
Crutchfield customer from York, ME on 8/2/2021
2006 Honda CRV LX
Easy to setup for the specific car and works just like the original.
Pros: Easy programming
Cons: A little weak on installation documentatiom.
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Easy to setup as long as computer detects
Joe from Herndon, VA on 7/25/2021
2009 Hyundai Sonata
When I first connected the Maestro SW to my Windows 10 computer, their proprietary software would not connect. I tried different micro USB cables that I knew were working and would still not connect in the software, even though when I checked Window's device manager it was showing up. Luckily, I also had a MacBook pro and it instantly connected with their Mac software. If you find you cannot connect, try different computers. Not sure if another Windows 10 computer would have worked as I believe that their Windows software is buggy. When in the software, I attempted to choose the Sony XAV-AX150, however I believe the stereo is too new as it did not show up in the stereo selection list. I chose the Sony XAV-AX5000 instead, a very similar stereo, and all of the steering wheel controls worked.
Pros: Good custom instructions Easy to Install
Cons: Buggy Windows Software Does not list most recently released stereos
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Easy to setup
Crutchfield customer from Hinton, IA on 7/22/2021
Easiest steering wheel control module I have ever used, the usb programming makes it very simple to use.
Pros: Perfect fit and easy to connect and program
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2018 wrx
Crutchfield customer from Greenacres, WA on 6/30/2021
2018 Subaru WRX
Works as advertised, easy setup with 4400nex
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: None
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Jeremy from TEXARKANA, TX on 6/1/2021
2019 Nissan Sentra
Does not work with 2019 Nissan Sentra like advertised.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Lewiston, ID on 5/31/2021
2008 Ford Fusion
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Crutchfield customer from Stafford, VA on 5/31/2021
2020 Nissan Frontier SV
The device works, but it is a little bit large. Sometimes hard to fit behind the dash.
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Crutchfield customer from Waco, TX on 5/18/2021
2011 Honda CR-Z
Works awesome, but the instructions (both Crutchfield's car specific instructions and the factory instructions) left a lot to be desired. Thank goodness for forums! So, not plug and play, but worth the effort.
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Must for Alpine ilx-650W!
Julian from SUGARLOAF, PA on 5/16/2021
Works perfectly for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek Xv and the Alpine ilx-650W. Don't waste your time on any other module!
Pros: Match steering wheel controls to what you want. Get an extra feature of HOLD! AWESOME
Cons: Time consuming to setup, but easy!
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Maestro's witing diagram too vague
Jez from Concord, CA on 5/9/2021
2010 Honda Pilot
Vehicle Type: 2010 Honda Pilot w/o factory navigation and Bluetooth. Maestro instruction is very vague and confusing. Wiring diagram (page 2) says to connect Maestro's pink/red wire to car's white wire to pin #2 found on Connector B (28 pins) but the said connector doesn't exist on my car. The drawing they provided doesn't even have the details of the PIN numbers-it was just a blank drawing of a connector. I had to put the old stereo back in until I get this thing sorted out. What a waste of time!!
Pros: It would be nice if it works
Cons: It would be nice if it works
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Works as advertised
Crutchfield customer from Swampscott, MA on 4/30/2021
2003 Honda Pilot
Worked great with 2003 Honda Pilot
Pros: Makes cars tearing wheel controls work
Cons: None
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Vacaville, CA on 4/4/2021
2013 Honda CR-Z
Not impressed. Directions were vague and website is terrible. Tried to hook it up but wouldn't work. Decided I didn't really need the stirring wheel controls. Glad I didn't cut any wires in my car.
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Better than the stock setup!
Evan from EDMONDS, WA on 4/1/2021
2015 Subaru WRX
Works a treat! All of my steering wheel controls in my 2015 Subaru WRX work well and I loved the ability to code in custom functions with the firmware flash. It actually IMPROVED the functionality of the controls. Installation instructions were less than stellar, but a few Google searches had me set in the right direction. If there was one thing I had to nitpick, it would be the necessity to create an account and download a program to flash this thing rather than imaging it from a downloadable file and simple executable... that aspect feels entirely unnecessary to me.
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Crutchfield customer from North Hollywood, CA on 3/28/2021
2006 Ford Five Hundred
Confusing and need to go to the website to program in order to work with your steering wheel
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Great addon to handle steering controls.
Crutchfield customer from Kansas City, KS on 3/28/2021
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
This was a good product and works fine with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander's stock steering wheel functions. I do wish there was an available pin set on the harness so that you didn't have to cut any wires in order to make it function, but that's not eh adapters fault. A little complicated in that there's no real manual and all the setup has to be done by flashing the controller, but as long as you're aware of that before you start, it works well enough.
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Crutchfield customer from Hemet, CA on 3/20/2021
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Easy to wire up and worked perfect in my application.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Keyser, WV on 3/8/2021
2014 Kia Forte Koup
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This will work in s 2018 CrossTek
Crutchfield customer from Los Alamos, NM on 2/27/2021
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
They didn't seem to indicate that it would but it does. I had to go find the 28pin diagram then figure it our and use the firmware for an outback to a Pioneer NEX4500. Good product pretty happy other than the lack of instructions.
Pros: Doe Work
Cons: No crosstrek 2018 instructions
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Crutchfield customer from Sun City West, AZ on 2/21/2021
2006 Toyota Tundra
This device works great!. It is easy to program and lets you add functions to the original steering wheel controls. Works better than I expected. Highly recommend it
Pros: Easily programmed and customizable
Cons: None
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David from SALT LAKE CITY, UT on 2/15/2021
2005 Honda Pilot
Does not function all that great, It seems like the Skip forward function does not work with my headunit or my steering wheel controls. The green light flickers when you push to ski the track, but it doesn't actually skip. Volume up, Down and skip back all work its just the one function.
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Crutchfield customer from Hagerstown, MD on 2/15/2021
2007 Nissan Titan
Could not get it to work
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Caution! NOT Compatible With Boss
JEANNINE from KLAMATH FALLS, OR on 2/11/2021
2005 Kia Sorento EX
Crutchfield sold this unit to me as "compatible" with my '05 Kia Sorento and Boss Elite BE10ACP stereo, but after my audio tech flashed it the wiring diagram page came up blank. He contacted Maestro support and wired the unit per their instructions, but due to the design of the floating head stereo it couldn't be tested until fully installed. Turns out that the steering wheel controls don't work, and it will cost me 4 times the cost of this unit to have him troubleshoot and/or remove the unit. I have since had a different tech inform me that Maestro is NOT compatible with Boss products, and that it never should have been sold as such. I'm extremely disappointed in Crutchfield and Maestro for wasting my money.
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Cons: Not compatible with Boss Audio.
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Crutchfield customer from Lawai, HI on 2/7/2021
2018 Subaru Forester
Worked great with a Pioneer in my wife's Forester.
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Crutchfield customer from San Diego, CA on 2/4/2021
2015 Subaru WRX
Pretty easy to splice in with t taps. You may think not having steering controls is fine, but you'll miss it without it especially if the point of them is to keep your hands on the wheel while driving.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Kind of tedious with install
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Fantastic, versatile unit.
Crutchfield customer from Shepherdstown, WV on 1/28/2021
The bomb. It was easy to program online and through USB. It does exactly what I asked it to do. Love the versatility. I was able to double my button power since you can program long press functions as well as normal. Well worth the cost.
Pros: Programming was easy Choices were more versatile than expected Customer service was great (with the manufacturer. Of course Crutchfield was great)
Cons: Would not allow me to program steering wheel buttons to fire rockets or mute people in the car with me.
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Easy to setup and it works great!
Crutchfield customer from Bluffdale, UT on 1/27/2021
2018 Subaru WRX
Got this as part of my head unit upgrade in my 2018 WRX (Upgraded to the Alpine ILX-W650). Was super simple to program and install. I simply set my steering controls to what I wanted during programming, plugged it in and it simply works.
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Great product
Crutchfield customer from Beaumont, CA on 1/25/2021
2017 Kia Optima
Adapter works great. Flashing was a breeze.
Pros: Easy to use and simple instructions.
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Great
Crutchfield customer from Casper, WY on 1/25/2021
I opted for this adapter over the one that was suggested because i wanted to have the feature of programming my buttons rather than having them defaulted. Programming went great, wasn't too difficult at all. initially i added a stereo off delay to my headunit, and learned that when the accessory power goes off, this unit causes the stereo to input it as volume up. So after turning off my car, my stereo volume would keep increasing until the stereo powered off. I mounted this unit behind the stereo with some double sided foam tape.
Pros: customizeable works great
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Super easy to use/ understand
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 1/23/2021
2006 Infiniti G35
This is super easy to use and install, the guides that they provide for a super big variety of options are really easy to understand, extremely high quality product, I would definitely recommend this for anyone, even if you have little knowledge on car audio
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Crutchfield customer from Manahawkin, NJ on 1/20/2021
2010 Honda Accord
Good product difficulty with install some controls do not work correctly unless you manually program through the receiver which took several days and many phone calls to get that information
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Crutchfield customer from San Andreas, CA on 1/19/2021
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Very impressed. Does exactly what it says. You log onto their site and get the info for your exact model and then flash the unit so it works with your system. Really easy.
Pros: Easy to set up Easy to install
Cons: None
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Perfect for my 15' Crosstrek XV
Alec from VIRGINIA BEACH, VA on 1/15/2021
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Took a few min to figure out how to flash the module but it works just as expected. I paired this with the pre wired harness from "autoharness.com" for the 2660 NEX and it's all plug and play.
Pros: Works like a charm!
Cons: None really
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Crutchfield customer from Statesville, NC on 1/11/2021
2005 Honda Pilot
Worked 1st try.
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Cons: Have to cut a factory wire off the plug to get input
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Be careful before buying may not work with your head unit
Crutchfield customer from Loxahatchee, FL on 1/11/2021
2011 Ford Fusion
Did not work with the head unit
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Aneurysm
John from Fredericksburg, VA on 1/10/2021
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Straight up, throw it in the trash can garbage!! Do yourself a favor and get the axxess or the crux. I own both. The directions for the maestro might as well be in another language.
Pros: The only pro about it is don't use it
Cons: See pros
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Works as designed
Crutchfield customer from Ozark, MO on 1/10/2021
2005 Ford F-150
This product works as described but requires a lot of work to make the connection and control work on an F150
Pros: It works
Cons: Wiring into Metra connection Price
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Mat from Finksburg, MD on 1/7/2021
2006 Nissan Altima
Love the fact that you can maintain your steering wheel controls for about $30. This was a sale price I believe. Here is why I'm giving it a 4 start and not a 5. The stereo installation took about an hour and that included me soldering all of my connections to the provided wiring harnesses. The Maestro SW1 programing was very clear and easy as long as you have some computer knowledge. The wiring documentation provided with the Maestro was not clear at all and it required me calling into Crutchfield Tech support 2 times. Awesome Tech Support Crutchfield!!!!. I have attached the 2 diagrams provided by Crutchfield just incase it helps someone else. This is for a 2006 Nissan Altima without the Factory Bose stereo.
Pros: Love the features once its installed and working.
Cons: poor wiring instructions included. having a 3rd wiring harness would have prevented a lot of confusion.
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Crutchfield customer from Elmont, NY on 1/3/2021
2012 Nissan Maxima
All I can say is the shop installed and my steering controls are all working .. product is doing great .. hopefully it's durable and non problematic.
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Its bad
Crutchfield customer from Lake View Ter, CA on 1/3/2021
2004 Infiniti G35
Didn't work. My order came with hardness ready, I flashed it according to the instructions and my vehicle model. Nothing happened UPDATED 1/18/21: Thank you for reaching out! Your customer service is awesome. Regarding my issues, I was able to figure them out. Your instructions really help! I'm not sure how I can change my review but if I could I would give it 5 stars.
Pros: It gets your hopes up
Cons: Doesn't work
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Total junk
Crutchfield customer from Greenville, SC on 12/14/2020
2002 Honda Odyssey
I installed high end car audio in the 90's for competitions so I know just a bit about this stuff. The Maestro is COMPLETE Junk... didn't work at all.... I followed the directions... what directions there were.... Maestro paperwork sucked outside of telling you how to connect it to the computer, their web site... On top of this the Maestro web site didn't have the JVC KD T915bts listed... they had the T910bts... Mot sure why Crutchfield paired this with the unit I bought... I clicked and did what it instructed but nothing would download and when I connected it to the receiver via the crutchfield harness the radio said the device was not supported. If you want your original steering controls to work buy something other than this....
Pros: Zero pros... it doesn't work
Cons: It doesn't work!
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Plug and play
Thai from West Des Moines, IA on 12/12/2020
2017 Toyota Sienna
Plug and play, not much else to say. Steaming wheel controls work as they should.
Pros: Easy to install
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Apo, AE on 12/10/2020
2009 Hyundai Sonata
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Manny from Honolulu, HI on 12/9/2020
2009 Lexus RX350
I had installed this on a 2009 Lexus RX and the installation was quite a breeze. All information was in the downloaded application. Programming was easy and I think the wiring just takes a little bit of time but nothing really hard. It works flawlessly after that, it's awesome that you can program a button to mute or answer calls, etc. Love it!
Pros: Works flawlessly
Cons: None
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Mike from Pueblo, CO on 12/6/2020
It is nice to lose the controls on the steering wheal. Tec support has been AWESOME to WORK WITH !!!!
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Anthony from WARRENTON, VA on 12/4/2020
2010 Honda Accord
Don't bother. Just face the fact you're going to lose volume control from your steering wheel. Once support for installation leaves Crutchfield and the "help" is placed in a different company's hands, forget it. I called support and they didn't even answer the phone, just rang. Installation instructions just as well be in a foreign language. Do yourself a favor, purchase a device with an easy volume knob and call it a day.
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Works well. Instructions are lacking
Crutchfield customer from Fort Belvoir, VA on 11/27/2020
Works perfectly. Instructions are lousy.
Pros: Works perfectly
Cons: Instructions are not good
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Does what it's supposed to
Crutchfield customer from Guntown, MS on 11/22/2020
2006 Ford Fusion
Works as intended. I would have given it five stars but the instructions aren't as straight forward as they could be.
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Shelby from PHOENIX, AZ on 11/21/2020
Very simple and easy to program on the computer and in the car. Thought it would be hard but it was easy!
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Crutchfield customer from Sioux Falls, SD on 11/2/2020
2008 Ford Taurus X
This was a necessary item for the vehicle. Made a flawless install. Even had options to change steering wheel controls.
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Did Not Work for My Car
Crutchfield customer from Frankfort, KY on 10/22/2020
I'll start off by saying that the Maestro SW is easy to program with the supplied USB cable. I was disappointed when I discovered that it was unlikely to work with my car. The issue I ran into was that the vehicle-specific instructions for my car and configuration (2017 Sentra, non-Bose, display audio w/o navigation) were incorrect. I had a wiring diagram for my factory radio to compare with the diagram from idatalink. The factory diagram showed my steering wheel controls on a different connector that what the idatalink diagram showed. I would suggest finding the wiring diagram for your car and looking at the vehicle-specific instructions for this product before you buy it. Doing so will likely save you some trouble.
Pros: Easy to program
Cons: Vehicle specific instructions from the manufacturer may be incorrect
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Very Cool, but a Period of Concern
Crutchfield customer from Fairport, NY on 10/17/2020
2012 Kia Soul
You jump through hoops to configure this using a web interface or downloaded program but in the end it's all good. The extra functions available by holding the buttons are basically useless - no way to remember what was configured and printing a wallet card - really? I'm not going to stop the car and pull out my wallet to see what a button does if I hold it. I'm not going to read a wallet card while driver either - not safe. The custom documentation that the application created to match my car's wheel with the new car stereo was pretty cool. However, one of the wires described for the SW did not match the description of the car's wiring. It was the only unmatched pair so it had to be correct, and it was, but there was a period of concern.
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Crutchfield customer from Chico, CA on 10/17/2020
2011 Kia Optima
Was super easy to program and install, let me keep my steering wheel controls
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Does its job
Crutchfield customer from High Ridge, MO on 10/12/2020
2007 Ford F-150
This is a little complicated. Plus f you do not set the controls properly the first time, you have to pull everything back apart and reflash it. It does its job.
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Worked in the first try!
Denis from CARSON, CA on 10/5/2020
2015 Kia Forte5
Ok my 2015 Forte5 the Maestro worked just as described!! It was so easy to set up! In fact the default settings worked just fine for my car. I really wish it could take advantage of my factory stock microphone.
Pros: Fast, easy to set up.
Cons: I wished it was able to use the stock KIA installed microphone. You WILL need a computer with internet connection
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Awesome!!
Crutchfield customer from Hudsonville, MI on 9/29/2020
2009 Nissan Rogue
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Crutchfield customer from Dayton, TX on 9/27/2020
2006 Buick Lucerne
Didn't want to loose the steering wheel controls
Pros: Keeps steering wheel controls available for professional installation. If you aren't "tech savy" they have customer support that is!! Wonderful people!! Because of their patience helping me set up this device (because of the cars idiosyncrasies, not the device itself (and my lack of tech knowledge) ), the whe system works wonderfully!
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Grass Valley, CA on 9/22/2020
2004 Honda Accord LX
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Works well, easily updatable
Crutchfield customer from FALLBROOK, CA on 9/22/2020
This was not recommended for my 2005 Toyota Tundra, but the manufacture listed it as compatible and I wanted to be able to easily reprogram the steering wheel buttons. Initially updated/flashed via my computer before installing, and when installed I left the USB pigtail attached and mounted the control adapter so the USB was easily accessible. I reflashed the control adapter several times until I was happy with the button programming. I had one episode where the flash did not take and had to reprogram the adapter. I found it was best to have everything powered down, flash the memory, disconnect the USB cable before powering up the ignition and testing the buttons. Follow the directions carefully, there is only a single wire that is used for transmitting the button commands from the adapter to Kenwood radios. It is a 4 pin plug, but I removed the 3 other wires and pins.
Pros: Flexible and easily programmed, but requires a computer and downloading their software. There can be quite a few firmware updates, which may expand on its functions. May have more button programming options and/or the ability to program the buttons differently then the factory settings when using basic adapters.
Cons: Limited button commands are available, not sure if this was a limitation of the adapter or the allowable commands to Kenwood car radios. A bit difficult at first to figure out details about the adapter programming and available button programming functions w/o going to their website.
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As advertised
Crutchfield customer from Marcellus, NY on 9/21/2020
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Great product, works great. After you sync it to your car remember to print off the wiring diagram, they don't come in the box.
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Easy to install and retained factory controls
Keith from LYNNWOOD, WA on 9/17/2020
Easy enough to flash the unit. Just download the software and fire it up. Select your car year make model and headunit make and model then on to mapping the commands to the buttons. The flashing process didn't take more than a minute. After getting it connected and headunit powered on I started testing all the buttons. Took off a star because I noticed with my particular firmware (not sure if others have this issue), the off hook and on hook buttons were swapped meaning I had to press the end call to answer and vice versa. After reflashing with the revised mapping, all the controls worked perfectly. Be sure to test all the buttons prior to reassembling the dash!
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Crutchfield customer from Sarasota, FL on 9/16/2020
2010 Honda Odyssey
It does not cover all functions of Honda Odyssey 2010 EX-L with navigations.
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Great product great service
Crutchfield customer from Buckhannon, WV on 9/9/2020
2007 Hyundai Sonata
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SW Module works great!!
Crutchfield customer from Madison, MS on 9/1/2020
2012 Nissan Titan
I bought this unit for a 2012 Nissan Titan that I replaced the radio in. It is very simple to flash. I did have to call iDataLink support because I didn't see the harness that was in the instructions provided. It turns out that there was another option for harnesses and wire colors for my Titan. I was on the phone for 5 minutes, and with their information, I was up and running in no time. I have full function of all the steering wheel controls in my truck. Also, a nice feature is the ability to add another function to a button by pressing and holding it. This is as simple is selecting an option for the button during the flashing process. Very satisfied.
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Crutchfield customer from Oak Grove, MO on 8/22/2020
2003 Ford Explorer
This is very plug and play. Installed on a 2003 Explorer, and am very impressed. The hardest thing is deciding what secondary functions you want. You can change the setting too, if you want. Will buy again.
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Fantastic
Crutchfield customer from Valrico, FL on 8/19/2020
2015 Kia Soul
Does exactly what it says in the description. I was able to reclaim my steering whee controls and I was able to customize some of the presses on certain buttons.
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Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 8/10/2020
2015 Subaru WRX
This was pretty good, however getting the right documentation was a bit of trouble, as I had to go through several links to try and find the PDF with information on which wires to connect to my Subaru WRX.
Pros: It works?
Cons: Documentation online was a little hard to find. I can't imagine how hard it will be for non-tech savvy people.
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Crutchfield customer from Madison Heights, MI on 8/8/2020
2006 Ford Expedition
It was difficult to get it to work and it's still not work right. The instructions were non existent.
Pros: Too much money
Cons: Instructions are not clear.
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Crutchfield customer from Newark, CA on 8/6/2020
2009 Subaru Forester
I was very happy with how the "iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter" works with the Pioneer Avic-8000NEX nav stereo and my 2009 Subaru Forester car. Yes, I would recommend this product others. Regards, Phillip
Pros: Two thumbs up - it is a great product.i
Cons: It could be a little tricky to wire up.
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Crutchfield customer from Yorkana, PA on 7/28/2020
2015 Subaru WRX
Slightly confusing on the install instructions. Had to look up a video on YouTube to figure it out but works well and gives the option of a 2nd function for each button
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Did not work with 2019 Sentra S
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 7/23/2020
2019 Nissan Sentra
in then did not work with my 2019 Nissan Sentra S. Needed a different part.
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Waste if money
Noel from BAY POINT, CA on 7/16/2020
2000 Honda Odyssey
not user friendly, not plug and play too may steps to do even it was already wired when delivered. Still not working
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The best of the best
Crutchfield customer from Groton, MA on 7/12/2020
2011 Toyota RAV4
This is the gold standard product when connecting steering wheel controls to an aftermarket head unit
Pros: Easy to install Well-made
Cons: Non
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 7/10/2020
2004 Ford F-150
At first it didn't allow me to get the app on the computer but I switched to another computer and it still took a few minutes to allow to get going. But once I had it programmed. It was a little confusing to install but we got it and it works perfectly.
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Crutchfield customer from Mobile, AL on 7/1/2020
2015 Subaru WRX
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Crutchfield customer from Chesapeake, VA on 7/1/2020
2004 Ford Excursion
Works fantastic, easy to setup and great instructions from Crutchfield.
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Great for the price.
Crutchfield customer from Montgomery, AL on 6/24/2020
The steering controls are super convenient and my package came quickly. Overall pretty good.
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Awesome product
Crutchfield customer from Concord, NC on 6/22/2020
2014 Kia Optima
Have used this on two vehicles and absolutely no problems integrating steering wheel controls on either one. This is the one to buy.
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Crutchfield customer from Brockton, MA on 6/22/2020
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Super easy to install. Wiring diagram was accurate. I installed it two weeks ago an no problems at all.
Pros: Easy to follow instructions.
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More Complicated Than You I Realized...
Crutchfield customer from Oregon City, OR on 6/10/2020
2014 Honda CR-Z
Perhaps it's unfair for me to give this only 2 stars when I am unable to install it into my vehicle. But I purchased this adaptor thinking that it was going to be an easier part of the install and I was wrong. The wiring itself throughout the vehicle was confusing and the instructions were not the most clear. This is coming from a guy who install four door speakers, a new 7" touchscreen head unit and Rockford Fosgate subwoofer... I think I definitely understand more than the average person in this area- and this was too challenging for me. Turns out, in order for certain wires to be connected to the adaptor, we didn't have the tools or expertise to connect them.
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First time installing a control adapter
Crutchfield customer from Altavista, VA on 6/9/2020
2003 Ford Expedition
I love it! It works great. Only issue were the instructions to the website to me were a bit generic, specially for someone who has never done it before. Once you get your account and do the flash on the device is easy sailing. For a Pro it would be much easier.
Pros: After website it was easy sailing installing it and works great!
Cons: Website directions for a beginner can be a little confusing.
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Awesome product!
Crutchfield customer from Coppell, TX on 6/6/2020
1994 Acura Legend GS
Although the steering wheel controls in my older car are fewer, they still work following the install of a new head unit. I was even able to change the functionality of the buttons and add the ability to answer an incoming phone call, plus hang it up. Great product and glad Crutchfield suggested it while I was going through the order process for the new head unit.
Pros: Easy install, easy flash process, ability to change SW controls if desired.
Cons: The only issue during the install related to the wiring harness of the Accessory (red) and Ground (black) wires. The instructions could have been a bit clearer for a novice installer as to how to tie these into the main wire harness. This could be a simple update to the instructions.
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Crutchfield customer from Joliet, IL on 5/31/2020
2011 Acura MDX
Very easy install. Controls work without issue. Programming was also very easy.
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Yuck
Crutchfield customer from Decatur, TN on 5/28/2020
2019 Nissan Sentra
I returned item because this item did not have a complete wiring harness or instructions!!
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Crutchfield customer from Wattsburg, PA on 5/26/2020
2005 Ford F-150
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Very cool module
Crutchfield customer from Avilla, IN on 5/25/2020
2014 Scion xB
I was a little hesitant about installing this having never done it before. The instructions were easy to understand and I like the ability to program buttons on the steering wheel to have multiple functions for a short press or hold of the button. Has been working great since installed and was easy to stick it somewhere behind the dash where it won't rattle around.
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Crutchfield customer from Mill Creek, WA on 5/22/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 5/20/2020
2004 Lexus RX330
The Maestro is a great add on when upgrading from an older factory unit to a new GPS/sound system. Easy to install and easy to program. Worked well in allowing me to retain the factory steering wheel controls of my 2004 Lexus RX330. I highly recommend this unit to anyone wanting to keep their factory controls when upgrading.
Pros: Easy to install. Easy to program. Great tech support.
Cons: None that I have found yet.
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Love it.
Crutchfield customer from Holland, MI on 5/15/2020
Although it gave me some trouble in the beginning... (you may need to try more than once to get the system to sync correctly) - It is workign great now and was pretty easy to install!
Pros: Easy install on website.
Cons: Gave me some trouble the first go around.
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Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 5/14/2020
2006 Chevrolet Equinox
Only knock is that the instructions from idatalink are vague and need more explanation. I was able to figure it out based off of some other YouTube videos
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It works.
Crutchfield customer from Santa Clarita, CA on 5/11/2020
2017 Subaru WRX
Used it for my 2017 wrx with a Pioneer head unit. The setup was easy with the app. And it functions perfectly. Nothing more to say.
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Crutchfield customer from Lenoir, NC on 5/7/2020
This product does not work. Flashed it six (6) times, still does not work.
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Crutchfield customer from Hudson, NH on 5/4/2020
2013 Kia Rio
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Steering wheel controls for 2005 Honda CR-V
Crutchfield customer from Munster, IN on 5/3/2020
2005 Honda CRV EX
Was able to keep steering wheel controls for my 2005 Honda CR-V EX. Was really simple to program. Install directions from idatalink, to me, was confusing, so I called Crutchfield and Mark Smith walked me through it and couldn't be more grateful.
Pros: Can choose what the controls do. Easy programming.
Cons: Confusing idatalink instructions
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Crutchfield customer from Caldwell, ID on 5/1/2020
2020 Subaru WRX
this is'nt the first time i installed 1 of these, but i missed noticing the blue/yellow wire, the customer support girl steered me straight quickly - mighty fine customer support
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Crutchfield customer from La Place, LA on 4/29/2020
2006 Ford F-150
Had not problems instructions were easy to follow and its works
Pros: I recommend
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Works as intended.
Crutchfield customer from Puyallup, WA on 4/23/2020
2012 Honda Accord
Work well in my Accord, instructions online is very good.
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Crutchfield customer from Pt Pleasant, NJ on 4/21/2020
2008 Honda Ridgeline
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Crutchfield customer from Wichita, KS on 4/5/2020
2004 Ford F-150
Almost didn't get this with my unit... So glad I did!!!
Pros: Very nice and very easy to program!!
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Easy to use and set up.
Crutchfield customer from De Soto, KS on 4/3/2020
2004 Ford F-150
I'm very impressed with the ease of setting this unit up and how seamless it was to integrate. It did require downloading their application to my desktop machine to program, but the interface was easy to use and worked quickly. When I connected it in the vehicle everything just worked like it should!
Pros: Easy to use, program and install
Cons: Requires download of their desktop application.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Steven from Snohomish on 3/26/2020
2012 Toyota Tacoma
Works great unless it sit for a couple min. Then it seems to timeout and won't work until you turn the key off then back on. However the secondary functions obd2 will keep working after the volume has timed out.
Pros: Obd2 and tps features are cool.
Cons: Works kinda.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Vacaville, CA on 3/21/2020
2005 Acura 3.2TL
I was hoping to get this working with the steering wheel for my Acura TL but to no avail. I downloaded the correct flash for it. I made sure it connected the correct wires which was not fun at all because of limited wire at the factory harness you need to splice into. After 5 hrs, I gave up and figured I don't need the steering wheel controls.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Solana Beach, CA on 3/20/2020
2009 Nissan Rogue
Great instructions and easy to configure. Works well.
Pros: Easy to configure. Good instructions.
Cons: Being limited to using Internet Explorer 10 and not Chrome.
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So Worth It
Crutchfield customer from Temecula, CA on 3/19/2020
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited
Awesome product, Easy to program and use, long press functions are amazing.
Pros: Cheap for how many features it gives you Adds more features than the factory Long press buttons work great Easy Programming Easy Installation
Cons: On one occasion, the maestro installation guide gave me the wrong wire color to splice into. After calling maestro they recommended I try a different wire (The one for the non-factory-amplifed option) and it worked great. This problem was on a Kia Amanti, not a very common car and I was told that they would contact the necessary people to update their software. Awesome product.
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iDatalink Maestro SW Steering Wheel Control Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Evansville, IN on 3/19/2020
2011 Honda Accord
Easy to program. Still had to call tech support on vehicle wiring connections, as the instructions from iDatalink were a little murky. It works though! I don't know if its the unit or the steering wheel rocker switch, but the volume is a little touchy at times. Sometimes it goes up one level with a push, sometimes its 5 levels, sometimes it goes all the way up! Still trying to figure that one out. But its better than not having them at all.
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