Sony stereo steering wheel control problem

soapy · 13th December 2010, 10:32

Morning all i fitted my Sony stereo this morning its a MEX-BT3800U and i also purchased the original MG Rover/Sony adapter lead part no XPT000009ACJ but unfortunately the steering wheel controls still do not work i thought this was the right lead for the car or am i missing something any help would be much appreciated,cheers Dave.

raykay · 13th December 2010, 12:26

What unit was originally fitted to the car? as there were four possible ways that steering controls were connected to stereos in ZTs and you need the correct adapter lead for the relevant system.

soapy · 13th December 2010, 12:46

It was a CR213X with a boot mounted 6 disc cd changer and thanks for the quick reply Ray.

raykay · 13th December 2010, 12:59

That has the steering wheel controls on their own in a green mini ISO connector, Blue/Purple and Blue/Orange cables. I can't help with the MGR part number for the adapter lead, but only one of the four systems uses the mini ISO connector and that's the one you need.

soapy · 13th December 2010, 13:07

Thanks for help Ray,anyone with the answer to the info Ray has kindly supplied please let me know cheers.

raykay · 13th December 2010, 13:24

The lead you have may be the correct one, sounds similar to the Connects2 part nomber that you need, did you find the green mini ISO connector?

soapy · 13th December 2010, 14:54

The green iso connector is there ray with the 2 cables you mention also so i cannot understand why it isn't working.?

Pic below.

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raykay · 13th December 2010, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudderz71

The green iso connector is there ray with the 2 cables you mention also so i cannot understand why it isn't working.?

Pic below.

It certainly looks like the right one, you can just see the two pins for the mini ISO connector on the left.

soapy · 13th December 2010, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

It certainly looks like the right one, you can just see the two pins for the mini ISO connector on the left.

Yeah i cant understand why the steering wheel controls wont work will have a further look in the week,thanks for the pointers though Ray.

Thomas · 13th December 2010, 17:15

I just bought the exact same radio and have been wondering where to get the connector lead to get the steering wheel controls working!

13th December 2010, 10:32	#1
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Sony stereo steering wheel control problem Morning all i fitted my Sony stereo this morning its a MEX-BT3800U and i also purchased the original MG Rover/Sony adapter lead part no XPT000009ACJ but unfortunately the steering wheel controls still do not work i thought this was the right lead for the car or am i missing something any help would be much appreciated,cheers Dave. __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

13th December 2010, 12:46	#3
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	It was a CR213X with a boot mounted 6 disc cd changer and thanks for the quick reply Ray. __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

13th December 2010, 13:07	#5
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks for help Ray,anyone with the answer to the info Ray has kindly supplied please let me know cheers. __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

13th December 2010, 14:54	#7
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	The green iso connector is there ray with the 2 cables you mention also so i cannot understand why it isn't working.? Pic below. rover 75.jpg __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin. Last edited by soapy; 13th December 2010 at 14:58..

13th December 2010, 12:26	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	What unit was originally fitted to the car? as there were four possible ways that steering controls were connected to stereos in ZTs and you need the correct adapter lead for the relevant system.

13th December 2010, 12:59	#4
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	That has the steering wheel controls on their own in a green mini ISO connector, Blue/Purple and Blue/Orange cables. I can't help with the MGR part number for the adapter lead, but only one of the four systems uses the mini ISO connector and that's the one you need.

13th December 2010, 13:24	#6
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The lead you have may be the correct one, sounds similar to the Connects2 part nomber that you need, did you find the green mini ISO connector?

13th December 2010, 17:15	#10
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	I just bought the exact same radio and have been wondering where to get the connector lead to get the steering wheel controls working!