Is it possible to fit the dynamic/active sound(leather with stereo controls) steering wheel to my stilo? Would this cost a lot?

Yes - I have done so.

However the buttons will do nothing without the appropriate connectors.

I think that if you replace the collar shaped connector with the correct item it will allow the unit to work. However, I am by no means sure of this.

My experimentation has stopped whilst DIY/moving takes place...

Hope this helps

Oh cool thanks.. I'm sure if I decide to do it one of the guys on here possibly deckchair or roppe will be able to help out with all their wisdom. How much did it set you back? Much of an impovement?

reinventingyourexit said:

Much of an impovement?

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after testdriving MANY stilos, i would NOT have one without the leather multifunction. absolute joy to hold. would definately recommend you getting it

I'll get a quote for it soon then. Can anyone tell me how easy it is to fit and if it can be done myself or get a garage to do it? Airbag need to be deactivated?

Have a search about airbags as I wrote a little how to the other month. You'll also see peoples thoughts about how safe (or unsafe) it is to do.

I did mine because I hate to OEM plastic wheel and the leather one is just much nicer to hold/use.

I think I paid £25 for mine off fleabay. If you can get the collar too it might make the buttons work.

Does anyone know - are the radios different for the cars with wheel controls?

Hmm if thats the case I might try Fiat themselves to see what they'll quote me. Surely something pricey.

I wouldn't go to FIAT - the wheel is about £300, the clockspring (which needs to be replaced) could be up to £200 depending on the car, and they'll want an hour to fit it, maybe more. £600 for buttons? Not worth it IMO.

However, if you get yourself a steering wheel, relatively easy job.

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Ouch thats painful.. and all for a steering wheel? Mines looking even better now. Thanks for the help. I'll have a look on ebay. Would be lucky to find a stilo in a scrapyard here so steering wheel would be hard to find.

This is the connector you need (Item number: 25009968562), the clock spring thing. I don't think this one has the audio control connectors but you can't really see from the picture.

New wheels are v expensive. I'd keep an eye on fleabay for some breaking a dynamic.

Ah ok. I'll have to keep my eye out for a steering wheel then. Wonder would a 147one do?

reinventingyourexit said:

Ah ok. I'll have to keep my eye out for a steering wheel then. Wonder would a 147one do?

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It would fit and work, although there's the small issue of an Alfa badge

I'll have a look at my dads and see what his is like. I think the badge is smaller..which would make it pointless then. Would be nice though

If you see the steering wheel I'm looking for let me know

If the badge was easy to swap and would fit I would definitely do it. Its a much nicer wheel. Would any garage do this or where would I have to go?

dont quote me on this, but i think the badge is part of the airbag mechanism?

anyway the 147 wheel would look a bit out of place as its a lot curvier.
i have seen a few stilo leather ones floating around on fleabay

OzMoSiS said:

dont quote me on this, but i think the badge is part of the airbag mechanism?

anyway the 147 wheel would look a bit out of place as its a lot curvier.
i have seen a few stilo leather ones floating around on fleabay

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Really? I never have, there was that one with Selespeed paddles that kept getting put on but thats it!