I get asked plus I see lots of questions on Mini2 about getting aftermarket stereos to work with the Multi Function Steering Wheel so I have made this guide.
The latest wheel (with phone buttons) can be linked to various phone kits; see below
A guide to what adaptors are available for the Multi Function Steering Wheel
ALPINE fits 2 & 3 spoke wheel
for Alpines that are 'steering remote ready';
Some of the latest USA models now have mfsw facility
, models listed below
DVD players - DVA7996R, DVA9965R, DVA9860R
Motorised screens - CVA1003R, IVXC806, CVA1006R, IVAD900R, CVA1004R/RR, IVXC806, IVAD300R/RB, IVAD310R/RB, CVA1014RB/R/RR
In dash Navigation - INAN033R, INAN333R,RS,RRS
CD tuners - CDA7998R, ....
2004 models
748,848,948 wired plug & play interface
648,548,448,423 IR type
2003 MODELS all IR type
Cassette: AX423R, AX523R
CD: DXZ428R, DXZ538R, DB538RMP, DXZ638RMP, DXZ738RMP, DXZ838RMP, DXZ938R
Motorised screens: VRX633R, VRX938R, (NOTE on the top of the range 928 RVD DVD motorised screen only the right buttons volume/source work use the universal adaptor instead
The adaptor for the above is an IR type
Most 2001 & 2002 models (need to be IR remote ready)
JVC Fits 2 & 3 spoke wheels
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KENWOOD fits 2 & 3 spoke wheel
for all Kenwoods with hard wired remote option
2006 models
KDCW4534
2005 models
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2004 MODELS
Cassette; KRC594
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Motorised Screens; KVT725DVD, KVT925DVD
2003 MODELS
.... Z838W
this adaptor is hard wired plug & play & has a built in harness adaptor
PANASONIC fits 2 spoke wheel only
2006
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2005
C1021N, C1011N, C1001N, C1311N, C1321N, C1301N, C3301N, C5301N, C7301N, C8301N, C9701N, C9901N
2004
1110,1120,1300,3100
2003
Cassette; RD153N, RD143N, RD133N, RD243N
CD; RDP113N, 123N, 103N, 003N, 153N, 143N, 133N, DFX223N, 213N, 203N, RDP383N,
Motorised screen;
this adaptor is hard wired plug & play & has a built in harness adaptor
PIONEER (hard wired) for 2 & 3 spoke wheels
Fits
CD tuners - DEH1500R, 1530R, P2500R, P2530R, P2500RB, P2700, P3500MP, . AVIC N1AVIC N2,
this adaptor is hard wired plug & play & has a built in harness adaptor
PIONEER (IR) for 2 & 3 spoke wheels
Fits pioneer models that are IR remote ready
The adaptor requires an LED transmitter mounting, it has a built in harness adaptor
SONY fits 2 & 3 spoke wheel
Fits all Sonys from the past 5 years that are RMX4S compatible (small jack socket on rear)
2....
NOT available for; MEX5**,MEX3**, MEX1HD, MEX100NV, L480X, L380X)
this adaptor is hard wired plug & play & has a built in harness adaptor
UNIVERSAL SWIX
Works with most makes of stereos providing you have an IR remote for them (except hi band Sonys). Programable & can be reprogrammed if you change your stereo.
Has an IR LED which requires mounting and also needs a wire chopping under steering column. See
Authorized dealer info for compatibility list.
PHONE HANDS FREE KITS
We now have adaptors to link hands free kits to the new MFSW with phone buttons & in some cases stereo & nav display.
Bluetooth interface; 2 versions available Wave or Boost. This links the Parrot evo bluetooth kit to the wheel & stereo. There is no need to mount the parrot controller as the 2 wheel buttons replace it. Functions; Answer/end call from the wheel, activate voice dial from wheel, call is played through car speakers. This interface is plug & play.
Cradle type hands free kit interface; Available for Boost. ....
We also now have MFSW relays - if you dont have a phone kit then why not use the phone buttons on your wheel for something else? e.g. garage opener, radio mute, starter etc