Navigation & Audio Steering wheel controls
#26
success
Today I grudgingly removed the European parcel shelf and then the lower cover of the steering wheel to get to the audio control line from the MFSW. I severed it from the CAN bus and bring the signal to where the audio HU is. I initially had some problem following the instructions (never my strong suit ). I also forgot that the pre-set down is actually mode change, and the pre-set up alone works just fine if you are like me with only 3 stations that you care to tune into.
The SWI-RC is working now with the Alpine HU. My only problem is stuffing all those adapter connectors out of the way of the HU. It is jam-packed in the cavity. My only remaining challenge is re-installing the two screws holding the parcel shelf as the holes are not in alignment with the plastic screw receptacle clips. It had always been a issue with the European parcel shelf. Dealing with the trims is a major PITA with small project like this.
The SWI-RC is working now with the Alpine HU. My only problem is stuffing all those adapter connectors out of the way of the HU. It is jam-packed in the cavity. My only remaining challenge is re-installing the two screws holding the parcel shelf as the holes are not in alignment with the plastic screw receptacle clips. It had always been a issue with the European parcel shelf. Dealing with the trims is a major PITA with small project like this.
Last edited by pnwR53S; 10-28-2017 at 06:38 PM.
#27
Glad to hear you got it working correctly. Accessing the lower cover of the steering column sounds scary, but it really isn't that bad.
You're right - the adapter and all the wires are in the way behind the new radio in that cavity. I had luck shoving them down and pushing the radio back to "hold" them in place below the radio.
Glad the pictures helped!
You're right - the adapter and all the wires are in the way behind the new radio in that cavity. I had luck shoving them down and pushing the radio back to "hold" them in place below the radio.
Glad the pictures helped!
#28
extra homework
Glad to hear you got it working correctly. Accessing the lower cover of the steering column sounds scary, but it really isn't that bad.
You're right - the adapter and all the wires are in the way behind the new radio in that cavity. I had luck shoving them down and pushing the radio back to "hold" them in place below the radio.
Glad the pictures helped!
You're right - the adapter and all the wires are in the way behind the new radio in that cavity. I had luck shoving them down and pushing the radio back to "hold" them in place below the radio.
Glad the pictures helped!
#29
a little new delight
It is a bit off topic, but still related to safe driving electronic enhancements that work.
I just updated the Apple Watch to the latest OS. Of course the Toy Story watch faces are must have.
I am pleasantly delighted by this new audio control which nicely augments the ones on the MFSW.
I just updated the Apple Watch to the latest OS. Of course the Toy Story watch faces are must have.
I am pleasantly delighted by this new audio control which nicely augments the ones on the MFSW.
#31
I don't think that's possible
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