Hello all.
Does anyone know where the codes/pulses (whatever ?) are generated that control the radio from the steering wheel. Is it in the steering wheel switches or in some control unit.
I ask because my car is a 1998 Xantia and it's proved impossible to get an aftermarket CD player to work with the steering controls. Autoleads Technical Support say that it's because Citroen "messed about" with the codes during 1997 - 1998.
If they are correct then maybe I can swap out the switches/control unit for one that is outside this date range.
Cheers
Mark
xantia radio steering wheel controls
Moderator: RichardW
I think.....
From previous experience I understand the magic bit may be the small electronic panel housed within the steering wheel. Early models were too advanced for many radio's and later ones were as you have found. The 98 I had could not be upgraded reliably either so I guess your information is correct.
Could you change the steering wheel control circuit for one that does work? Just wondering about on that one. Robin
From previous experience I understand the magic bit may be the small electronic panel housed within the steering wheel. Early models were too advanced for many radio's and later ones were as you have found. The 98 I had could not be upgraded reliably either so I guess your information is correct.
Could you change the steering wheel control circuit for one that does work? Just wondering about on that one. Robin
I have a 1996 Xantia and my Sony headunit will not work reliably with the Autoleads unit, no matter which of the two options I used, Autoleads were of absolutely no use in this respect and anvised me to buy a different Headunit, a Goodmans I think. My opinion is that Autoleads are well aware that their unit does not work with some Xantia and Headunit combinations and have no inclination to do anytthing about it.
Thanks
Tried both options on the lead to no avail. After much badgering Autoleads admitted that only 1 in 3 applications for the 1997-98 xantias were succesfull and could offer no further help. I suggested they publicise this fact but had no response. It really bugs me not to be able to use the steering controls and it seems a little drastic to change the car!
Thing is my CD player is disintegrating and If I'm buying a new one I'd like it to work with the steering controls.
Mark
Tried both options on the lead to no avail. After much badgering Autoleads admitted that only 1 in 3 applications for the 1997-98 xantias were succesfull and could offer no further help. I suggested they publicise this fact but had no response. It really bugs me not to be able to use the steering controls and it seems a little drastic to change the car!
Thing is my CD player is disintegrating and If I'm buying a new one I'd like it to work with the steering controls.
Mark
i have a sony cdx-mp40 with the autolead and its not right clever in mp3 mode but as cd mode its fine,works tracks and the main thing,the volume(to turn up when wife starts prattling),but alas the car is up for sale so i am selling the lead and facia plate(see for sale section)
failing that buy one that has its own remote ,(my sony came with one)and blue peter it(double sided sticky back plastic)to the wheel
failing that buy one that has its own remote ,(my sony came with one)and blue peter it(double sided sticky back plastic)to the wheel
An old thread gives some of the voltages applied by the steering remote buttons and may be of interest: http://www.andyspares.com/discussionfor ... IC_ID=7226