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mikeythemini · Jan 26th, 2006, 10:41 PM

We cannot keep the nav voice and make the HK system work with an aftermarket stereo & MFSW

mikeythemini · Jan 26th, 2006, 10:59 PM

List updated with JVC & mfsw relays

mikeythemini · Feb 13th, 2006, 09:47 PM

2006 usa & Europe Alpine models added
2006 Panasonic models added

mingus · Feb 13th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

We cannot keep the nav voice and make the HK system work with an aftermarket stereo & MFSW

Possible something may appear eventually? trying to figure out my options. the H/K system is marginal at best. thx

mikeythemini · Feb 13th, 2006, 09:56 PM

You could put a small speaker on the nav wires - it is not loud though - maybe a small amp could be used on it

Rufurt · Feb 26th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Mikey, you have stated that your adapters work for some of the new USA Alpine HU's. I just purchased the new Alpine CDA-9856. Works well with the Ipod, but i am looking into restoring the MFSW controls. Does the 9856 support the MFSW by hardwiring or do i have to use the IR sensor to make it work?

thanks,

B4d4Bing · Mar 30th, 2006, 04:24 PM

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mingus · Mar 30th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

You could put a small speaker on the nav wires - it is not loud though - maybe a small amp could be used on it

yeah, my install guy seems to think that is not that big of a deal, says he can make it work on the right or left speaker somehow. nice if there was an specific device to do this.

dobey · Apr 11th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rufurt

Mikey, you have stated that your adapters work for some of the new USA Alpine HU's. I just purchased the new Alpine CDA-9856. Works well with the Ipod, but i am looking into restoring the MFSW controls. Does the 9856 support the MFSW by hardwiring or do i have to use the IR sensor to make it work?

thanks,

The 9856 doesn't support the steering wheel remote (If you look on the alpine-usa.com site, at the features/specs for your model, it shows this). An IR version that supports the Alpine codes should work.

I just ordered the 9857, which does support the steering wheel remote though. However, I don't know how to tell if I need the Wave or Boost version. How do I determine this?

mingus · Apr 11th, 2006, 06:00 PM

I have the H/K system and the Nav, want to put an Alpine in and am willing to lose the Nav voice. Will i be able to keep the MFSW?

LAB · May 19th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Hi

Sorry if this is the wrong section!

I've got a Alpine CDA-9833R head unit which I want to fit in my new (for me) Mini Cooper. It already has a BOOST CD player in it but wanted to put my Alpine in!

The confusion for me comes with my MFSW. Do I just buy the cable off of newministuff? If so can someone give me a link to ensure I get the right one? Also is it just one cable I'm going to need or are there other bits needed too?

Just to make it slightly more confusing I also want to install the Alpine KCA iPod adaptor.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

mikeythemini · May 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Can you link me to the product- its not on the alpine website

mikeythemini · May 19th, 2006, 07:27 PM

Its ok, found it
http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...ductshow&id=80
pick your adaptor from this list depending on what stereo your replacing & what wheel you have
You will also need a facia & aerial adaptor

LAB · May 19th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Thanks alot for the help!

hugh1 · May 25th, 2006, 01:38 AM

I just installed a new alpine 9857 hu and a PAC-ALP hardwire mfsw interface. My steering wheel remote funtion is cutting out after it's been on for an hour or so. I surf back and forth without any problem between all functions: radio, cd, ipod, change tracks, etc.

Everything works as it should. Then, without warning , it stops taking the signal from the steering wheel buttons. Although the head unit still functions.

Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas?

psychoticgas · Jul 10th, 2006, 06:38 PM

hugh1, have you found an answer yet? what resets it and makes it work again. I was looking at doing the same thing on my just-ordered MC-S. I was also going to get the EVO bluetooth unit and use the phone button on the MFSW. Any suggestions? Thanks,

hugh1 · Jul 11th, 2006, 01:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by psychoticgas

hugh1, have you found an answer yet? what resets it and makes it work again. I was looking at doing the same thing on my just-ordered MC-S. I was also going to get the EVO bluetooth unit and use the phone button on the MFSW. Any suggestions? Thanks,

The problem has happened only two or three times since installation in late May, and I use the car daily, several times a day. All I need to do is restart the car and then the mfsw works as it should again. It has not been enough of an issue for me to pull out the radio and reprogram the PAC. I had the install done at a shop several hundred miles from home, and I'm not sure I could reprogram it myself. Since it has only happened those few times, I'm leaving well enough alone.

As I've mentioned in other posts, I'm completely satisfied with the 9857/PAC-ALP mod. The stock speakers sound much improved, and I've postponed replacing them for the immediate future. I too would like to hear if anyone else experienced the same thing as me.

DaFlake · Jul 19th, 2006, 01:31 PM

EVERYONE....

If you have a question regarding ICE other that the MFSW interoperability with radios, please post it in a new thread, not in the sticky for product updates. That way everyone can benefit rather than people that monitor this thread.

Thank you.

mikeythemini · Jul 19th, 2006, 09:31 PM

I have never used the pac alp so can't offer much help, but used to use the pac swix a while back, the only problems we had with them was in very sunny conditions

Joe Kewl · Aug 2nd, 2006, 02:51 AM

Mikey, any idea on an adapter for the Pioneer DEH-P7800MP with the 3 spoke wheel (boost)? Thanks

Jan 26th, 2006, 10:41 PM	#181
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	We cannot keep the nav voice and make the HK system work with an aftermarket stereo & MFSW Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 26th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#182 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	List updated with JVC & mfsw relays Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 13th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#183 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	2006 usa & Europe Alpine models added 2006 Panasonic models added Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 13th, 2006, 09:56 PM	#185 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	You could put a small speaker on the nav wires - it is not loud though - maybe a small amp could be used on it Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Feb 13th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#184 (permalink)
mingus MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini We cannot keep the nav voice and make the HK system work with an aftermarket stereo & MFSW Possible something may appear eventually? trying to figure out my options. the H/K system is marginal at best. thx

Feb 26th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#186 (permalink)
Rufurt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Mikey, you have stated that your adapters work for some of the new USA Alpine HU's. I just purchased the new Alpine CDA-9856. Works well with the Ipod, but i am looking into restoring the MFSW controls. Does the 9856 support the MFSW by hardwiring or do i have to use the IR sensor to make it work? thanks,

Mar 30th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#188 (permalink)
mingus MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini You could put a small speaker on the nav wires - it is not loud though - maybe a small amp could be used on it yeah, my install guy seems to think that is not that big of a deal, says he can make it work on the right or left speaker somehow. nice if there was an specific device to do this.

Apr 11th, 2006, 05:48 PM	#189 (permalink)
dobey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rufurt Mikey, you have stated that your adapters work for some of the new USA Alpine HU's. I just purchased the new Alpine CDA-9856. Works well with the Ipod, but i am looking into restoring the MFSW controls. Does the 9856 support the MFSW by hardwiring or do i have to use the IR sensor to make it work? thanks, The 9856 doesn't support the steering wheel remote (If you look on the alpine-usa.com site, at the features/specs for your model, it shows this). An IR version that supports the Alpine codes should work. I just ordered the 9857, which does support the steering wheel remote though. However, I don't know how to tell if I need the Wave or Boost version. How do I determine this?

Apr 11th, 2006, 06:00 PM	#190 (permalink)
mingus MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 6 Offline	I have the H/K system and the Nav, want to put an Alpine in and am willing to lose the Nav voice. Will i be able to keep the MFSW?

May 19th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#191 (permalink)
LAB MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Hi Sorry if this is the wrong section! I've got a Alpine CDA-9833R head unit which I want to fit in my new (for me) Mini Cooper. It already has a BOOST CD player in it but wanted to put my Alpine in! The confusion for me comes with my MFSW. Do I just buy the cable off of newministuff? If so can someone give me a link to ensure I get the right one? Also is it just one cable I'm going to need or are there other bits needed too? Just to make it slightly more confusing I also want to install the Alpine KCA iPod adaptor. Any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers!

May 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#192 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Can you link me to the product- its not on the alpine website Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 19th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#193 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Its ok, found it http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...ductshow&id=80 pick your adaptor from this list depending on what stereo your replacing & what wheel you have You will also need a facia & aerial adaptor Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 19th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#194 (permalink)
LAB MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Thanks alot for the help!

May 25th, 2006, 01:38 AM	#195 (permalink)
hugh1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stanhope, NJ Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 74 Offline	cutting out I just installed a new alpine 9857 hu and a PAC-ALP hardwire mfsw interface. My steering wheel remote funtion is cutting out after it's been on for an hour or so. I surf back and forth without any problem between all functions: radio, cd, ipod, change tracks, etc. Everything works as it should. Then, without warning , it stops taking the signal from the steering wheel buttons. Although the head unit still functions. Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas?

Jul 10th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#196 (permalink)
psychoticgas MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 4 Offline	hugh1, have you found an answer yet? what resets it and makes it work again. I was looking at doing the same thing on my just-ordered MC-S. I was also going to get the EVO bluetooth unit and use the phone button on the MFSW. Any suggestions? Thanks,

Jul 11th, 2006, 01:11 AM	#197 (permalink)
hugh1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stanhope, NJ Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by psychoticgas hugh1, have you found an answer yet? what resets it and makes it work again. I was looking at doing the same thing on my just-ordered MC-S. I was also going to get the EVO bluetooth unit and use the phone button on the MFSW. Any suggestions? Thanks, The problem has happened only two or three times since installation in late May, and I use the car daily, several times a day. All I need to do is restart the car and then the mfsw works as it should again. It has not been enough of an issue for me to pull out the radio and reprogram the PAC. I had the install done at a shop several hundred miles from home, and I'm not sure I could reprogram it myself. Since it has only happened those few times, I'm leaving well enough alone. As I've mentioned in other posts, I'm completely satisfied with the 9857/PAC-ALP mod. The stock speakers sound much improved, and I've postponed replacing them for the immediate future. I too would like to hear if anyone else experienced the same thing as me.

Jul 19th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#198 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 10,630 Offline	EVERYONE.... If you have a question regarding ICE other that the MFSW interoperability with radios, please post it in a new thread, not in the sticky for product updates. That way everyone can benefit rather than people that monitor this thread. Thank you. Global Moderator Last edited by DaFlake : Aug 4th, 2006 at 06:52 AM.

Jul 19th, 2006, 09:31 PM	#199 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:22 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	I have never used the pac alp so can't offer much help, but used to use the pac swix a while back, the only problems we had with them was in very sunny conditions Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Aug 2nd, 2006, 02:51 AM	#200 (permalink)
Joe Kewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The OC Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Mikey, any idea on an adapter for the Pioneer DEH-P7800MP with the 3 spoke wheel (boost)? Thanks

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