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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: flatmajor on 05 April 2008, 22:30:31

Title: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: flatmajor on 05 April 2008, 22:30:31
Hi can some one tell me what kind of cable id need so i can use my steering wheel controls. ive a kenwood KDC-237 cd head unit.
any help would be great

omega 2.5i V6 24v (S) reg :y
Title: Re: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: rickyboy on 07 April 2008, 00:15:29
Not sure about this for definite but I assume you can only use the steering wheel controls with the original head unit.  I'd love to be able to use the steering wheel controls with mine as well.
Title: Re: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2008, 09:35:30
Go to Kenwood and ask if they do an adapter for their foodmixer radio
Title: Re: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: uktigger on 07 April 2008, 13:23:31
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Hi can some one tell me what kind of cable id need so i can use my steering wheel controls. ive a kenwood KDC-237 cd head unit.
any help would be great

omega 2.5i V6 24v (S) reg :y
Looking at the manual for the unit, it doesn't seem to have any external connectors for the steering controls/dashboard display, which means you may not be able to use the steering controls.
My kenwood (KDC-9537U) has an extra plug (in addition to the standard ISO) specifically for this purpose.
Title: Re: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: Dave DND on 07 April 2008, 15:29:43
We can supply steering convertors for most makes of stereo, but only if the stereo is capable of running them.

I don`t have a specific database of what will and won`t work, as the information is either in your handbook for the radio, or on the manufacturers website.

If you find that your radio is compatable with sterring controls, then give me a yell, and I`ll find an adaptor for you.

Alpine / Clarion / Blaupunkt / Kenwood / Sony / Pioneer / Panasonic / JVC to Vauxhall adaptors generally kept in stock @ £34.99 inclusive of P&P

 8-)
Title: Re: Car stereo cablidge help! kenwood upgrade
Post by: 2tone on 07 April 2008, 18:25:31
Hi I changed my CCR600 for a Kenwood KDC-W5534U with a 6 stack autochanger,had to swap yellow and red wires over,and cut and tape electric ariel wire(it took the date away from the display) also found  remote control pack in Halfords £4.99 had to run extra wire from panel lights to multiplug under ignition cowling all very easy BEWARE the airbag light wiring is in the centre console, my light came on for no reason!..... Good luck and dont be afraid it's easy even I managed it.....2tone  :y