Steering wheel audio controls illumination? - Page 4

75.0 · 6th November 2012, 20:12

Is the spiral cable not a BMW derivative ? if so, I think some of those cars have illuminated switches with cruise etc, surely there would be enough pins spare

Anthony & Maricel · 6th November 2012, 22:09

There is 2 unused pins on the connector used for the horn and ice controls

pab · 8th November 2012, 16:13

Anymore thoughts on this?

I've found a couple of blue LED's on a fly lead, very small but produce plenty of light. The 1p coin gives you an idea of the size.

Anthony & Maricel · 8th November 2012, 16:29

Yes Paul I have ordered some parts and I am waiting for them to turn up, once they do I will see how it looks on my spare steering wheel before I start looking at how to get ignition switched 12 volts to the steering wheel.

I also need to know what size or type of box crimp fits in the black connector, i posted a question on Sunday in the forum but no one has answered it.

pab · 9th November 2012, 10:09

A picture showing the associated wiring to the steering wheel controls.

ianfletcher · 9th November 2012, 15:18

Anthony if you can get me a good picture of the black connector I may be able to tell you what terminal goes in it

dissy1810 · 10th November 2012, 18:33

I've been to trikeys lockup today and pinched this [ATTACH]17646[/ATTACH so now I can investigate the possibility of lighting the switch

pab · 10th November 2012, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissy1810

I've been to trikeys lockup today and pinched this [ATTACH]17646[/ATTACH so now I can investigate the possibility of lighting the switch

Looking forward to your findings.

VVC-Geeza · 23rd November 2012, 19:35

Any progress on this guys?

James.uk · 23rd November 2012, 20:11

How about a switched live to the air bag wire?

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6th November 2012, 20:12	#31
75.0 Avid contributor Rover 75 Mk1, Rover 75 Mk2, MGZT-260 Rover 75 CDTI Touring Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southampton Posts: 168 Thanks: 14 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	Is the spiral cable not a BMW derivative ? if so, I think some of those cars have illuminated switches with cruise etc, surely there would be enough pins spare __________________ I don't see the logic behind limiting a car to just over twice the legal speed limit 155 is illegal, but such fun

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6th November 2012, 22:09	#32
Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	There is 2 unused pins on the connector used for the horn and ice controls

8th November 2012, 16:13	#33
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Anymore thoughts on this? I've found a couple of blue LED's on a fly lead, very small but produce plenty of light. The 1p coin gives you an idea of the size.

8th November 2012, 16:29	#34
Anthony & Maricel This is my second home Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8L pre production S573 AOX Vin 001493 Feb 1999 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 5,145 Thanks: 642 Thanked 318 Times in 259 Posts	Yes Paul I have ordered some parts and I am waiting for them to turn up, once they do I will see how it looks on my spare steering wheel before I start looking at how to get ignition switched 12 volts to the steering wheel. I also need to know what size or type of box crimp fits in the black connector, i posted a question on Sunday in the forum but no one has answered it.

9th November 2012, 10:09	#35
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	A picture showing the associated wiring to the steering wheel controls.

9th November 2012, 15:18	#36
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Anthony if you can get me a good picture of the black connector I may be able to tell you what terminal goes in it