Column Mount Audio Controls

[martin7]

Just fitted a new cd/radio to my 1999 2.3 gia but am unable to control it from the column mount audio controls, everyone i,ve contacted replys it can't be done (i refuse to believe it). This forum is my last hope.

Radio is sony mpx40 and the rest of the installation went without a hitch.

[martin7]

Well, i tried them as you suggested and this is the reply i got,

 

"Unfortunately we haven't got any adaptors available for the earlier models of Ford Galaxy, and I'm not aware of any other companies doing so,"

 

I still don't believe it can't be done so if any other members have any idears i would be pleased to here from you.

 

PS can't believe no one likes a challange, after all, we did buy ford galaxy's

[Deadly DD]

Hi Martin

 

I have just purchased a Ford Galaxy 2.3 1998 and had a new SONY MP40 head unit installed. Despite the ICE dealers assurances that the stalk control would work, he did not manage it. To his credit he then let me the unit at a huge discount as compensation.

 

I have hunted high and low for a solution. Apparently it is a VW stalk control (compliments of the Portugese Sharan/Galaxy factory), and no one makes a compatible lead.

 

So you are not the only suffering. As soon as I have found a solution, I will let you know.

[CasaPaulo]

Did the ICE man overcome the aerial amp problem too? Maybe not, if he's unfamiliar with Galaxy ICE. Unusually the Ford/Seat/Visteon OE head unit sends 12v via the aerial lead, no other aftermarket H/U does this. Historically there have been some posts complaining of poor reception on FM after 'upgrading' Blaming the inadequate window aerial and even fitting a conventional one. Others haven't seemed to notice any significant drop off in reception. Some folks powered the aerial amp with a separate 12v lead thus solving the issue. If'n it don't work too good that'll be your fix.

[martin7]

Fredt

Thanks for info

tried the ford focus one, just sent it back i'm off to look at your second web site now. i will let you know how it go's.

 

ta martin

 

just wondering if there is a compatable stalk (size wise) from a different car that may have an adapter available. ???????

[martin7]

Just to let anyone know that i still havent given up i am at the moment following 3 leads:-

 

1. i,ve sent off for the joystick commander with a view to making my own adaptor

 

2. the seat alhambra "p reg" has exactly the same column controls so im trying to find what was fitted to that car

 

3.i Have found a device called the "IALPINE KCE-869B"which describes itself has having the ford 6 pin connector but can't find if its an adaptor or a replacment "need a picture"