Remote Stereo Controls Not Working

GERFIX · 2nd January 2008, 09:37

The remote stereo controls on my steering wheel have taken to working intermittently.

It has only happened twice now but for one or two days the controls don't work and then suddenly they work again. I have done nothing to instigate this (unless fiddling with the SRS connection under the driver's seat counts). Can anyone help?

Mike · 2nd January 2008, 09:47

If your car is fitted with a Kenwood Head Unit then it is likely the ir transmitter diode is being blocked. Have a read here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=516

hth

Mike

GERFIX · 2nd January 2008, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

If your car is fitted with a Kenwood Head Unit then it is likely the ir transmitter diode is being blocked. Have a read here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=516

hth

Mike

Thanks Mike. I'll have a go at that. Cheers.

GERFIX · 2nd January 2008, 16:59

It's sorted!! I simply removed the CD case from the cubby-hole above the stereo and now the remote control works

.

Now that could qualify for shortest and easiest "how to" ever!

Thanks again Mike.

Mike · 2nd January 2008, 17:09

Glad it was an easy sort Colin -there aren't many like that

Regards

Mike

malcolm · 3rd January 2008, 15:18

Had the same problem, and yes it was a CD case in the cubby hole above the stereo.
I wonder how many times this has happend, as its the perfect place for one to put the empty case!
Malcolm

BT@Home · 26th January 2008, 13:41

Just had the same problem, I was fitting wires behind stereo so had the stereo out and before screwing everything back in I tried it out to ensure it worked. The stereo was dangling out of the hole and the wheel controls didn;t work. Took my 20 mins of checking everything I had done before i came inside and found this thread.

Oh the simple ones are the best.

pondweed · 26th January 2008, 15:50

silly question, but where is the transmitter that the steering wheel switches actuate?
I presume the wheel switch loom is exactly the same on all cars?

BT@Home · 26th January 2008, 16:13

follow the link above and you see the ir link. the box that controls the ir seems to sit behind the stereo.... a little box above the bracket at the back of the stereo.

pondweed · 26th January 2008, 16:17

yes I'd read that - but presumed that bit was the one connected to the stereo to take the signal! I see now....

2nd January 2008, 09:37	#1
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remote Stereo Controls Not Working The remote stereo controls on my steering wheel have taken to working intermittently. It has only happened twice now but for one or two days the controls don't work and then suddenly they work again. I have done nothing to instigate this (unless fiddling with the SRS connection under the driver's seat counts). Can anyone help? __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

2nd January 2008, 09:47	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	If your car is fitted with a Kenwood Head Unit then it is likely the ir transmitter diode is being blocked. Have a read here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=516 hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd January 2008, 16:59	#4
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's sorted!! I simply removed the CD case from the cubby-hole above the stereo and now the remote control works. Now that could qualify for shortest and easiest "how to" ever! Thanks again Mike. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

2nd January 2008, 17:09	#5
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Glad it was an easy sort Colin -there aren't many like that Regards Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd January 2008, 15:18	#6
malcolm Newbie MG ZT-T+ 120 SOLAR RED Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had the same problem, and yes it was a CD case in the cubby hole above the stereo. I wonder how many times this has happend, as its the perfect place for one to put the empty case! Malcolm Last edited by malcolm; 22nd January 2008 at 18:55..

26th January 2008, 13:41	#7
BT@Home Loves to post '99 Club CDT / '03 ZT-T + CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just had the same problem, I was fitting wires behind stereo so had the stereo out and before screwing everything back in I tried it out to ensure it worked. The stereo was dangling out of the hole and the wheel controls didn;t work. Took my 20 mins of checking everything I had done before i came inside and found this thread. Oh the simple ones are the best.

26th January 2008, 15:50	#8
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	silly question, but where is the transmitter that the steering wheel switches actuate? I presume the wheel switch loom is exactly the same on all cars?

26th January 2008, 16:13	#9
BT@Home Loves to post '99 Club CDT / '03 ZT-T + CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	follow the link above and you see the ir link. the box that controls the ir seems to sit behind the stereo.... a little box above the bracket at the back of the stereo.

26th January 2008, 16:17	#10
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yes I'd read that - but presumed that bit was the one connected to the stereo to take the signal! I see now....