Technical Steering wheel controls on a popular

[typecastboy]

I think this is possibly a stupid question but do you think that a popular with no steering wheel controls would have the wiring for them behind the airbag?

If I was to put a lounge wheel on a popular would I be able to wire in the wheel controls?

Or am I being stupid? Is it all part of the blue and me system which presumably can't be retro fitted?

 

[AndyRKett]

I believe it is tied into blue and me.

Also in car building terms steering wheel controls are comparatively expensive so if you're not fitting a feature like this to cut costs on a model then fitting the compatible clock spring and wiring with it is all going against that plan, so generally you won't find the wiring for it anyway

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Wiring is possibly there, but you'd need to change the clock spring behind the wheel for starters, and as Andy has mentioned, probably install B&M also. It really isn't worth the hassle imo.

 

[typecastboy]

No I guess you're right. Can get a clock sprig second hand cheaply, he the the blue and me module. Just not worth the expense as it might end up not working anyway.

Cheers for your comments.

 

[jrkitching]

Wiring is possibly there, but you'd need to change the clock spring behind the wheel for starters, and as Andy has mentioned, probably install B&M also. It really isn't worth the hassle imo.

IIRC the Blue&Me module is located somewhere near the rear wheel arch; it wouldn't surprise me to find the wiring isn't there in pop models.

 

[Piccolo Nero e Bella]

On the other hand Aussie Pops have the full Blue&Me system with steering wheel control.

FIAT's policy here seems to be have fewer model choices but with higher standard specs, probably to keep the price higher. No stripped-out 'entry level'.