12 pin to 10 pin

I wanted to add steering wheel controls to my 06. I bought the clock spring with the 10-pin connector. I got the buttons from an eBay seller, but what they sent was not as advertised.

They sent what seems to be a higher end one with what seems like fog light controls? But the problem is, it's a 12 pin probably because of those extra buttons.

Excuse my novice grammar. I know enough to ask the question, but not enough to be smart. But I'm trying to learn.

I was wondering if it was possible to get a 10-pin plastic thingy and just not have the plugs from the light(?) buttons plugged in. I can process of elimination find out what ones are from the light(?) buttons or use a multimeter. And the Axxess ASWC-1 can figure the rest out.

I know this is a pretty specific diy question, but any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

New clock spring (10-pin)


Buttons plug (12-pin)


Light(?) buttons in the middle on right side buttons

 

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Do these work with your factory stereo or something? I’ve seen others do this mod but don’t really understand what you gain from it. I have an aftermarket stereo so I get hands free and voice control stuff with that but I’m curious what this would do for you in an 06.

 

I have a Kenwood DMX47S that I use for Android Auto

 

So what do you get from adding the extra controls on the wheel?

 

the controls are touch screen and tiny and easy to miss. adding handsfree audio controls