kenwood stereo

reesalan · 27th August 2013, 20:54

HI does anyone know if this kenwood stereo model is KDC-W5534U would be compatible with my rover steering control buttons any help would be appreciated thanks

coolcat · 27th August 2013, 20:58

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Originally Posted by reesalan

HI does anyone know if this kenwood stereo model is KDC-W5534U would be compatible with my rover steering control buttons any help would be appreciated thanks

I don't personally know the model.
Does it have an infra red remote with it, or available as an optional extra?
If yes to either then it will work presuming your car had a Kenwood system fitted as standard in the first place.
Only the Kenwood units worked using infra red, all other oem units worked with hard wired controls

Edit.....
Just noticed you have a Rover, not an Mg!
As far as I recall only the Mg's used the Kenwood units so in this case, no the steering wheel controls will not work straight off with the Kenwood unit.
You will probably need to get a connects2 or Autoleads swc control interface.

reesalan · 28th August 2013, 07:11

Thanks this is what ive got in the car at the moment single cd player vdo cd 413x / and ive bought a kenwood 6 disc cd changer .SO im looking for something compatible with the kenwood 6 disc cd changer and a stereo that would work straight off the steering controlls any idea

ceedy · 28th August 2013, 08:22

You can find the Kenwood manuals here , should have all the info you need .

Linky

C.

Duotone · 28th August 2013, 08:47

The Kenwood KDC-W5534U has a USB output and a steering wheel control input.

A better option would be to put all your music on a USB memory stick.

As said you will have to get a steering wheel interface from connects2 or Autoleads.

Dave T

PicKing · 28th August 2013, 11:38

It could be worth trying to get hold of the standard kenwood cassette player from a ZT. The steering wheel controls will work, The CD changer will work and nobody will break in and steal it!!

reesalan · 28th August 2013, 14:26

True true lol:d:d:d

coolcat · 28th August 2013, 15:16

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Originally Posted by PicKing

It could be worth trying to get hold of the standard kenwood cassette player from a ZT. The steering wheel controls will work, The CD changer will work and nobody will break in and steal it!!

If only that was the case!
The cd changer will work fine but the steering wheel controls won't!
The Kenwood systems fitted to the Mg cars use infra red transmitters.
The Rovers use hard wired connections.
You would need an infra red transmitter box retro fitted to a Rover to enable swc

PicKing · 29th August 2013, 12:25

Ah well, Two out of three isnt bad!

Buuut I have got an IR control box in the shed!

27th August 2013, 20:54	#1
reesalan Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Neath Posts: 251 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	kenwood stereo HI does anyone know if this kenwood stereo model is KDC-W5534U would be compatible with my rover steering control buttons any help would be appreciated thanks

28th August 2013, 07:11	#3
reesalan Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Neath Posts: 251 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	kenwood stereo Thanks this is what ive got in the car at the moment single cd player vdo cd 413x / and ive bought a kenwood 6 disc cd changer .SO im looking for something compatible with the kenwood 6 disc cd changer and a stereo that would work straight off the steering controlls any idea

28th August 2013, 08:22	#4
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28th August 2013, 14:26	#7
reesalan Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Neath Posts: 251 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	kenwood stereo True true lol:d:d:d

28th August 2013, 08:47	#5
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	The Kenwood KDC-W5534U has a USB output and a steering wheel control input. A better option would be to put all your music on a USB memory stick. As said you will have to get a steering wheel interface from connects2 or Autoleads. Dave T

28th August 2013, 11:38	#6
PicKing Regular poster MG ZT260 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Peterborough Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It could be worth trying to get hold of the standard kenwood cassette player from a ZT. The steering wheel controls will work, The CD changer will work and nobody will break in and steal it!!

29th August 2013, 12:25	#9
PicKing Regular poster MG ZT260 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Peterborough Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah well, Two out of three isnt bad! Buuut I have got an IR control box in the shed!