help with grande punto 06

[neilfuller]

Hi all, recently purchased a 2006 grande punto active 1.2,
thinking about replacing the cd player, as it is the manufacturers standard one at the moment. just wondering if i install a new one will the buttons on the steering wheel for volume control etc still work? Thanks!

 

[Eklipze3k]

Get a Connects2 adaptor harness with the relevant cable for whatever new headunit you get. Bear in mind though that they only make cables for common units (JVC, Kenwood, Alpine, etc) and make sure the headunit you get supports being controlled from the wheel.
So, short answer, yes.

 

[neilfuller]

thanks! i bought a jvc KD-R45E so hopefully it does support wheel control however it didnt say nothing about it on the specs!

 

[Eklipze3k]

Well according to this - if there is a blue with yellow stripe wire coming out the back, yep it should work fine.

Edit: Having said that though, it doesn't look like the R45E has that connection ...

 

[neilfuller]

I dont wanna sound stupid but i literally dont know anything about car stereos could you tell me exactly what wires are need to connect a compatible stereo to the wheel controls? and maybe even how i would find out which stereos are compatible? i have researched a bit and think i have an idea but would rather hear from someone who has done this before! thanks

 

[Eklipze3k]

Knowing which ones are compatible is simply a case of reading the blurb, it should say if it supports it or not. As I mentioned in post 2 - you want the Connects2 adaptor (not the autoleads one as it's crap) and the relevant patch lead (so JVC if that's the route you want to go). Whereabouts are you in the world? If you're local I don't mind helping you install if you've any concerns.

 

[neilfuller]

thanks for your help, i think ive got it now,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180757247385?var=480045379453&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1402wt_1270

this lead, with jvc patch lead

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_807779_langId_-1_categoryId_165474

with this stereo

from what ive read up on this seems to be the right leads and compatible stereo, does this look good to you?

thanks for the offer aswell but im a bit of a mission away, live in Folkestone right on the south east coast!

 

[Eklipze3k]

Looks spot on to me