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Raistlin · 20th January 2007, 15:40

Unfortunately not John, that converts a BMW loom to suit an ISO HU. I need the opposite, but thanks anyway

raykay · 20th January 2007, 18:43

I'm surprised that Incartec can't help, I have one of their adapters in my 75 which has ISO connectors, which works fine. I had similar problems to you with an Autoleads one. Unless it's your particular head unit they cannot match.

Raistlin · 20th January 2007, 18:48

Ray

Is yours an Alpine HU?

Also, how did you get in contact with incartec please?

I cannot get through on the phone and get no answers to e-mails

That's what I meant by "Incartec can't help"

All the modern Alpine HUs apparently have the same 3.5mm jack plug remote connector

raykay · 20th January 2007, 18:55

Mine is a Kenwood (you may guess from my earlier error)
The original instructions that came with the adapter were wrong,(or at least I couldn't make it work) I spoke to them on the phone, gave me the mobile number of their technical chap who told me how to do it, very helpful considering it was his day off.

I think you are right, all Alpine adapters will be the same.

JohnDotCom · 20th January 2007, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by raistlin295

Ray

All the modern Alpine HUs apparently have the same 3.5mm jack plug remote connector

If thats the case this designed by Alpine for the Rover 75 should do it, but when I enquired about this earlier the Guy said that model HU does not have a Steering wheel adaptor lead made for Rover 75. Can't see why this wouldn't work though. See:
http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acat...ine_rover.html

Raistlin · 20th January 2007, 19:19

Thanks Ray

I just cannot seem to get any contact with them.

Also their website does not seem to list an adaptor for a 75 with ISO - please can you by any chance tell me which part number it is? The car part of the adaptor will have the same part number I'd guess, the HU part bwing a different part number per HU manufacturer of course

As an aside, can you tell me how much they charge for an adaptor please?

raykay · 20th January 2007, 19:53

I'm sorry it was last May, I can't remember too much about it, but from what I remember the lead was for several Rovers, the important thing is that it is for the steering control wiring that goes through the ISO plug, as I understand it, all Rover models (and possibly Range Rovers) that have that system are the same. I Think it was about £40.00

Raistlin · 20th January 2007, 21:13

Thanks for your help Ray

Maybe I can find a retailer.

Raistlin · 23rd January 2007, 11:26

To update:-

I got the appropriate leads made by Incartec today and it all works perfectly

The reason why Incartec had hitherto been unable to assist is that the lead for the Rover 75 with ISO connectors, in thier latest database, comes up as 'Landrover Discovery'.

29-620 is the correct part number for the Incartec lead, regardless of what it might say on the database. I understand they are correcting their information now.

For info, when I eventually got through to Autoleads tech support again, their solution was "The Alpine H/U needs replacing

Thanks to all who offered advice

20th January 2007, 19:19	#26
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Ray I just cannot seem to get any contact with them. Also their website does not seem to list an adaptor for a 75 with ISO - please can you by any chance tell me which part number it is? The car part of the adaptor will have the same part number I'd guess, the HU part bwing a different part number per HU manufacturer of course As an aside, can you tell me how much they charge for an adaptor please? Last edited by Raistlin; 20th January 2007 at 19:27..

23rd January 2007, 11:26	#29
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	To update:- I got the appropriate leads made by Incartec today and it all works perfectly The reason why Incartec had hitherto been unable to assist is that the lead for the Rover 75 with ISO connectors, in thier latest database, comes up as 'Landrover Discovery'. 29-620 is the correct part number for the Incartec lead, regardless of what it might say on the database. I understand they are correcting their information now. For info, when I eventually got through to Autoleads tech support again, their solution was "The Alpine H/U needs replacing Thanks to all who offered advice Last edited by Raistlin; 23rd January 2007 at 11:30..

20th January 2007, 15:40	#21
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Unfortunately not John, that converts a BMW loom to suit an ISO HU. I need the opposite, but thanks anyway

20th January 2007, 18:43	#22
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	I'm surprised that Incartec can't help, I have one of their adapters in my 75 which has ISO connectors, which works fine. I had similar problems to you with an Autoleads one. Unless it's your particular head unit they cannot match.

20th January 2007, 18:48	#23
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ray Is yours an Alpine HU? Also, how did you get in contact with incartec please? I cannot get through on the phone and get no answers to e-mails That's what I meant by "Incartec can't help" All the modern Alpine HUs apparently have the same 3.5mm jack plug remote connector

20th January 2007, 18:55	#24
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	Mine is a Kenwood (you may guess from my earlier error) The original instructions that came with the adapter were wrong,(or at least I couldn't make it work) I spoke to them on the phone, gave me the mobile number of their technical chap who told me how to do it, very helpful considering it was his day off. I think you are right, all Alpine adapters will be the same.

20th January 2007, 19:53	#27
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	I'm sorry it was last May, I can't remember too much about it, but from what I remember the lead was for several Rovers, the important thing is that it is for the steering control wiring that goes through the ISO plug, as I understand it, all Rover models (and possibly Range Rovers) that have that system are the same. I Think it was about £40.00

20th January 2007, 21:13	#28
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for your help Ray Maybe I can find a retailer.