Which car stereo brands work the best for steering controls.

Quackers · Post by **Quackers** » 13 May 2006, 00:14

I have 2 Xantias. I asked for a Pioneer CD MP3 Player for christmas, with the steering wheel control adaptor for a Xantia, and it all plugged in, but controls did not work.

Now i have a 2nd Xantia, i want a CD player for this, but do not want to have the same thing happen. Any recommendations for an R reg (97) Xantia. I would like MP3 support. Anybody know which ones defo work?

Ross_K · Post by **Ross_K** » 13 May 2006, 00:51

I think Sony are the best for compatibility.

An Autoleads PC9-109 lead for the steering controls should do the job:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... /2067.html

Check the connector pin layout before you buy.

http://www.autoleads.co.uk/database/Xantia.html

jgra1 · Post by **jgra1** » 13 May 2006, 01:18

SONY..agree..

try gt 300 or above, MP3 input, works with steering wheel, and CD.,,(plus multichanger)

need the 'autolead' or similar

I am looking, but havent tried yet...
John

Post by **user_3150** » 14 May 2006, 17:53

I agree Sony is best. All my controls work fine.

THELABMAN · Post by **THELABMAN** » 14 May 2006, 23:59

I got a Kenwood from Argos with mp3 and WMA playback works a treat with the steering wheel adaptor, it's a 99 mk2 model only thing was it need a booster for the ariel to pick up AM signals though